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Shutdown Deal Reached, Trump Contradicts Border Czar, Tax Leak Lawsuit and more
CNN 5 Things
Jan 30, 2026

A deal is in place to avoid a government shutdown but lawmakers still need to clear the final hurdle. President Donald Trump says there will be no federal law enforcement drawdown in Minnesota. Venezuela has made it easier for oil companies to operate there. A Panama Supreme Court ruling could curb China’s influence over the Panama Canal. Plus, why President Trump is suing the IRS in a personal capacity.