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Amid a partial government shutdown, the Department of Homeland Security will temporarily suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry starting Sunday at 6 a.m. Eastern, halting expedited airport security for travelers as part of emergency measures.
The House plans to pass a short-term funding package to end the partial government shutdown and buy about 10 days for bipartisan negotiations over immigration enforcement, funding the Department of Homeland Security through Feb. 13 while talks proceed.
President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats said they’d strike a deal to fund most of the federal government, keeping Department of Homeland Security spending at existing levels for two more weeks while parties negotiate new immigration‑enforcement restrictions, a plan announced less than 30 hours before a possible shutdown and framed by the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Senate Democrats released a formal list of changes they want attached to funding for the Department of Homeland Security after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, signaling they will block a broad DHS funding package as a partial government shutdown looms.
Lawmakers reached a bipartisan 1.2 trillion funding package to keep most federal departments funded—including Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, HUD, Transportation, and Education—avoiding a shutdown past the January 31 deadline.
Trump Mobile, a smartphone service launched by the Trump Organization, is delaying the shipment of its gold-colored T1 Mobile phones until the end of January due to the recent U.S. government shutdown, with initial plans to ship by the end of the year.
The article covers recent market shifts from AI stocks to traditional sectors, potential Fed leadership changes with Kevin Warsh as a top contender, a costly FDA conference during a government shutdown, China's dominance in shipbuilding, and Netflix's 'Star Wars' moment with the final 'Stranger Things' episodes, along with upcoming economic data releases.
Asia-Pacific stocks mostly rose after U.S. President Trump signed a funding bill ending the government shutdown, with Japan's Nikkei reaching a record high, while markets in Australia, Hong Kong, and India showed mixed results amid various economic updates.
The US House is voting on ending the longest government shutdown in history, with the chamber returning after 54 days to pass a funding bill that could reopen the government, amid travel chaos and political tensions.
Israel continues its military operations in Gaza amid ceasefire violations, destruction, and humanitarian crises, while global and regional powers adjust their diplomatic and intelligence-sharing strategies amidst ongoing conflicts and political developments worldwide, including the U.S. government shutdown and tensions in Ukraine, Lebanon, and Africa.
Stocks rose on hopes the US government shutdown will end soon, boosting investor confidence in a potential Federal Reserve interest-rate cut, as markets react to resumed government functions and upcoming economic data releases.
A federal judge in Utah has ruled in favor of Democrats on a new congressional map, boosting their chances of gaining a House seat. Meanwhile, President Trump claims progress on the Gaza peace deal, though internal US documents reveal significant challenges. The US government shutdown is nearing an end with a bipartisan bill passing the Senate, and Iraqi elections are proceeding with limited impact on power dynamics. The article also covers various political developments, including internal Democratic disputes, Trump’s legal issues, and upcoming political races.
The stock market experienced significant gains with the Dow up nearly 400 points, the S&P 500 rising, and the Nasdaq increasing over 2%, as investors anticipate a potential resolution to the U.S. government shutdown this week.
Democrats are facing criticism from within their party over the recent deal to end the US government shutdown, highlighting internal disagreements and political tensions.
The FTSE 100 reached a new record close of 9,787 points, driven by global market rallies and hopes of an end to the US government shutdown, which has also positively impacted US and European markets.