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The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Homeland Security

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’

The Independent UK

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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

The Independent UK

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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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."

Euronews

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 Times of India

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 Guardian - US

‘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 Independent UK

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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The Independent UK

Chinese man who secretly filmed Uyghur human rights abuses granted asylum by US

Guan Heng first released the secret footage on YouTube before taking the risky boat trip to US

Roll Call

Fight over ICE takes center stage in contested Senate primaries

The fallout from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minnesota is reverberating in Senate races nationwide.

International Business Times UK

NYC Protests: Dozens Arrested As Activists Seize Hilton Lobby In Anti-ICE Strike

At least 40 anti-ICE protesters were arrested at NYC Hilton after refusing to leave lobby for 45 minutes. Hotel allegedly housing federal agents.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Minnesota raids continue as DHS report indicates two agents fired at Alex Pretti

Trump said he will not sack Kristi Noem over the DHS response to two fatal shootings. Plus, Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown substance in Minneapolis

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The Independent UK

Minnesota ICE live updates: Border Patrol agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting put on leave

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz questioned whether the agents are actually off the streets in an interview Wednesday night

The Independent UK

How Kristi Noem became focus of Republican anger over Minneapolis shootings: ‘She should be out of a job’

IN DEPTH: Two Republican senators say it’s time for the Secretary of Homeland Security to go, Eric Garcia reports from Capitol Hill

The Independent UK

Judge issues temporary order barring removal of boy, 5, and father who were detained in Minnesota

A federal judge has issued a temporary order barring the removal of a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father whose arrest last week in Minnesota became another lightning rod for divisions on immigration under the Trump administration

Latin Times

DHS Deletes Post After Spokesperson Is Confronted By Reporter About White Nationalist Content

The Department of Homeland Security deleted a post after its top spokesperson was confronted by a journalist over content that had links with white supremacy.

International Business Times UK

Tim Walz–Trump Call: President Agrees to Reduce Federal Agents After Minnesota Deaths

In the latest call between Tim Walz and Donald Trump, the US president said that he will reduce federal agents in Minnesota.

The Mary Sue

One Democrat who helped pump $10 billion into ICE now regrets it — because siding with Donald Trump comes with a price

Last week, seven Democrats defied their party and voted with the Republicans to help them pass a $ 64.4 billion bill that will fund the Department of Homeland Security. The same also allocates about $10 billion for the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The individuals who voted for this include…

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A Government Shutdown Is Imminent – Why This One Could Hit Your Wallet Differently

Just a few months after the longest government shutdown in American history, the U.S. government is yet again teetering on the brink of another shutdown. Lawmakers have been unable to agree upon funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its controversial office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),…

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