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Jan 30, 2026 
Ashlea Ebeling, WSJ reporter on personal finance and tax policy, and Caitlin Dickerson, Atlantic writer on immigration and DHS policy, join to discuss ICE funding and congressional options. They cover operational shifts after protests and key 2025 tax changes filers should watch. Short news bites include a crackdown in Rasht and other notable headlines.
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DHS Funding Split Gives Democrats Leverage
- The Senate deal separated DHS funding to force debate over ICE reforms and avoided an immediate shutdown.
- Caitlin Dickerson says the move gives Democrats leverage to press accountability and policy changes for ICE.
Huge Funding Came With Few Safeguards
- Caitlin Dickerson notes ICE became the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency after a large 2024 funding bill.
- That funding arrived with few reporting requirements or consequences for misconduct, she says.
Push For Legal Changes Not Just Funding Tweaks
- Congress can pursue a new appropriations bill or update immigration laws to change who ICE targets.
- Dickerson suggests updating immigration law is a practical route to align enforcement with public expectations.