The 7 Government shutdown deadline; ‘Melania’ premiere; how volunteering slows aging; and more
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Jan 30, 2026 A rundown of a looming partial government shutdown and the funding fights behind it. Coverage of federal prosecutors' unrest and a controversial raid with surprising political presence. Reporting on ICE plans to turn warehouses into detention centers and a major nor'easter threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding. A look at a high-profile documentary premiere and research linking volunteering in older adults to slower biological aging.
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Partial Shutdown Still Likely Tonight
- Several major agencies remain unfunded so a partial government shutdown could still occur at midnight.
- Senate Democrats won a two-week DHS funding carve-out to buy time for immigration enforcement talks.
Prosecutors Near Mass Resignations
- Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis are deeply frustrated and some are resigning over DOJ handling of fatal shootings.
- One prosecutor already resigned and others threaten mass resignations that would cripple the office.
Warehouses Turned Into Detention Centers
- ICE is buying industrial warehouses nationwide to convert into large detention centers holding thousands.
- Experts warn many buildings lack basic systems and won't meet federal standards quickly.