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Apartment complex sues neighboring ICE facility after protests leave residents wearing gas masks and kids sleeping in closets

Portland residents are ‘suffering immense physical and psychological harm’ from tear gas wafting into their homes when deployed on protesters by federal agents, according to suit

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem says all federal agents will begin wearing body cameras on patrols

Ron Johnson says he does not ‘have a problem’ with key demand made by Democrats blocking agency’s funding

The Guardian - US

Fear in Minneapolis as ICE agents terrorise city: ‘I haven’t left my home in five weeks’

ON THE GROUND: Maria* tells chief international correspondent Bel Trew how she dare not leave her home despite living in the US for 25 years and having an American-born son. Schoolchildren and US veterans are among thousands of residents in Minneapolis unable to go about their lives as ICE agents…

The Independent UK

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What to know about the partial government shutdown as debate over ICE deepens

A number of federal agencies are snared in the funding standoff as the government went into a partial shutdown over the weekend

The Independent UK

Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial government shutdown, blaming Democrats' ICE demands

US House Speaker Mike Jonson has blamed Democrat lawmakers over their lengthy demands to end a weekend-sprung partial government shutdown, but is convinced he has enough votes to end the impasse by Tuesday.

Euronews

Speaker Johnson is moving to end the shutdown by Tuesday — without Democratic support

There's friction to come over funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Axios

5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad released from detention in Texas

The pair have returned home to Minnesota, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

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‘Under no circumstances’: Trump tells DHS to stay out of protests in Democrat cities

President Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security to avoid intervening in protests in Democrat-led cities unless local authorities request assistance or federal property faces threats. He emphasized that cities must protect their own property, while ICE and Border Patrol will continue to powerfully guard federal buildings. This comes…

The Times of India

More than 300 anti-ICE protests planned across US this weekend

‘ICE Out of Everywhere’ demonstrations, including vigils and marches, follow Friday’s national strike

The Guardian - US

Senate votes to avert shutdown but parses out spending for Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security–which houses ICE and CBP–will be funded through a stopgap bill as the Senate attempts to negotiate reforms to the agencies

The Independent UK

Trump administration buys $172 million in warehouses for ICE detention expansion

The Trump administration is aggressively expanding immigration detention capacity by purchasing warehouses nationwide, despite local protests. Millions are being spent on acquiring empty sites, with plans to convert them into massive jails. Some deals are collapsing due to public outcry and awareness of the intended use, highlighting intense debate over…

The Times of India

US Senate approves deal to fund government and discuss ICE restrictions

Partial shutdown of government still expected to begin after midnight Friday, lasting at least through weekend

The Guardian - US

DOJ launches civil rights probe into Alex Pretti’s death

Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed Friday that the FBI will lead the Pretti probe

The Independent UK

Minnesota ICE protests: Trump says DHS won’t intervene in ‘riots’ in Democratic-led cities as protesters march throughout US

Donald Trump says federal government won’t step in ‘until they ask for help’

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The Independent UK

ICE ramping up surveillance with face scans and data tracking

Homeland Security and other federal agencies have dramatically expanded their ability to collect, share and analyze people's personal data

The Independent UK

White House and Democrats strike deal to prevent government shutdown

The deal emerges as the nation grapples with the deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis

The Independent UK

ICE reportedly backs down on its threat to patrol the Super Bowl

The Department of Homeland Security’s reported reversal comes at a time when more than half of Americans, responding to a Fox News poll, believe ICE is ‘too aggressive’ in its immigration enforcement actions

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Dollar Pressured by US Government Shutdown Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.14%. The dollar moved lower on Thursday amid concerns about a potential US government shutdown this weekend, and renewed US-Iran tensions are weighing on the dollar. Also, Thursday’s news showing the US Nov trade deficit rose more than expected to a...

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Euronews

Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to flights and Americans will 'be safe there'

US airlines stopped flying to Venezuela before the Department of Homeland Security ordered an indefinite suspension in 2019, arguing that conditions in the country threatened the "safety and security of passengers, aircraft, and crew."

The Times of India

Senate blocks government funding package as DHS dispute stalls talks — will US face a second shutdown?

Senate Democrats and some Republicans blocked a government funding package, jeopardizing a Friday deadline and signaling ongoing negotiations. Democrats opposed the bill due to Homeland Security funding, demanding reforms to ICE's immigration crackdown. A shutdown could impact agencies like the IRS and court operations, though many departments are already funded.

The Times of India

Meet Madhu Gottumukkala: Indian-origin US cybersecurity chief accused of sharing internal files on ChatGPT

The acting head of US federal cybersecurity, Madhu Gottumukkala, is under review for uploading internal government documents marked "For Official Use Only" into a public ChatGPT version. While officials state no classified information was involved and no malicious intent is alleged, the incident raises concerns given CISA's role in warning…

The Guardian - US

Trump reportedly sues US Treasury and IRS for $10bn; US Senate reaches deal to avert partial government shutdown – as it happened

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The Independent UK

‘Trump saw it wasn’t playing well’: White House insiders on the chaotic response to Alex Pretti shooting

President Donald Trump quickly realized the Department of Homeland Security’s messaging about the killing of intensive care nurse in Minneapolis on Saturday was being widely rejected, according to report

The Independent UK

Minnesota ICE live: Trump insists immigration officers stay while Homan outlines plan to ‘draw down’ agents

When Trump was asked whether he was pulling ICE agents out of Minnesota, he said, ‘No, no. Not at all’

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: ‘next attack will be far worse’ says president as he ratchets up threats on Iran

US president tells Tehran that time is running out to make a deal on future of nuclear program – key US politics stories from 28 January 2026

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