CNN 5 Things Shutdown Deal Reached, Trump Contradicts Border Czar, Tax Leak Lawsuit and more
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Jan 30, 2026 Lawmakers race to clear a last-minute spending deal to avert a shutdown. A White House contradiction over ICE operations in Minnesota sparks debate. Venezuela changes rules to welcome foreign oil firms. Panama’s top court tackles foreign control of canal ports. A high-profile lawsuit accuses the IRS of leaking tax returns.
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Shutdown Avoided — But Hurdles Remain
- A bipartisan spending deal exists but procedural objections in the Senate can still derail timely passage.
- The House's absence until Monday adds a second hurdle to preventing a shutdown before the 11:59 p.m. deadline.
Conflicting Messages On Minnesota Enforcement
- President Donald Trump publicly denied a planned ICE drawdown in Minnesota despite his border czar signaling the opposite.
- The mixed messages prompted criticism from Senator Amy Klobuchar about singling out Minnesota and calls to overhaul ICE.
Venezuela Eases Rules For Oil Investment
- Venezuela changed law to make it easier for foreign oil companies to operate, aiming to boost profits amid state control of oil.
- Some executives, like ExxonMobil's CEO, still view Venezuela as uninvestable in its current state.