CNN 5 Things Government Reopens But DHS Funding Fight Heats Up, Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn to Compete With Injury, Westminster's Top Dog and more
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Feb 4, 2026 Government reopens after a spending bill and a fresh funding clash looms over DHS. New documents stir reactions from powerful figures and political fallout abroad. Authorities pursue leads in a high-profile missing-persons investigation. Olympic ski star Lindsey Vonn plans to compete despite serious injuries. A Doberman claims Best in Show at Westminster.
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Shutdown Ends But Bigger Fight Looms
- The federal government reopened after a three-day shutdown when President Trump signed a spending package funding most agencies through September.
- Congress now faces a nine-day deadline to resolve Department of Homeland Security funding and ICE operations before funding runs out again.
Family Testimony Highlights DHS Concerns
- Democrats invited the brothers of Renee Good to testify to highlight problems with DHS operations and push for changes.
- Proposed changes include barring federal agents from wearing masks and requiring warrants for immigration arrests, which Speaker Mike Johnson called unworkable.
New Clues In Savannah Guthrie's Mother's Case
- Investigators received what appears to be a ransom note in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and found blood inside her home.
- Authorities are analyzing digital evidence like license plate readers, surveillance video, and pacemaker data while urging the public to call tips.
