ByIndependent News Roundup
Feb 2, 2026
US government shuts down for second time in four months
Multiple federal agencies remain without funding as Democratic lawmakers are demanding major reforms to immigration enforcement
Law enforcement officers are seen during a protest against ICE on January 18, 2026, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US. © Global Look Press / Jen Golbeck/Keystone Press...
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