The federal government has partially shut down after Congress did not agree on funding for several agencies before a deadline of midnight on Saturday. A government shutdown happens when lawmakers fail to pass a spending package for a period of time, usually either the full year or for a shorter period, known as a continuing resolution. This is only a partial shutdown: In this instance, Congress approved annual funding for certain agencies since the last shutdown ended, so those can continue operating while other departments go dark. It’s likely that immigration, border patrol and defense activities funded through the GOP’s tax and spending package will continue. Nearly all DHS personnel will continue working during a shutdown, according to the agency’s most recent contingency plan.

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What you need to know as Real ID takes effect ABC News' Morgan Norwood reports from Newark International Airport with what you need to know before you head to the airport as Real ID takes effect.

People block off Alondra Boulevard and set a fire during protests against federal immigration raids in Paramount on June 7. A man was sentenced to four years in federal prison Friday after he admitted to lighting a Molotov cocktail and throwing it at Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies during a protest last year against immigration raids. The U.S. attorney’s office said Gálvez was hiding behind a stone wall when he lit and threw a Molotov cocktail toward sheriff’s deputies, who were engaging in crowd control. The incendiary device landed in a grassy area near a protester’s foot, about 15 feet from sheriff’s deputies. “Defendant endangered everyone — law enforcement and civilians in the area — and is lucky that, despite his actions, no one was injured,” the prosecutors’ sentencing memo said.

CSA Images via Getty Images Avoiding toxic "manosphere" content can be a time-consuming worry for modern parents raising boys. But there’s little they can do to stop the influence of other boys who’ve been radicalized online. Still, he stressed that parents don’t need to panic about their sons being exposed to manosphere or incel views. She’s even boiled it down to a list for parents of young boys. “I think the biggest misconception is that talking about gender, consent, power and empathy ‘too early’ will confuse boys,” she said.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he’s the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia. 4/4 Complete.”Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts during the men's singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. He’s the ninth man to achieve the career Grand Slam, a list that also includes Djokovic, Nadal and Roger Federer.

“I said I could donate $5...I handed my credit card to one of the men, who took my credit card and attempted tap-to-pay on his phone,” the victim recalled. To put this alarming scam in perspective, McGovern said her organization has only gotten less than 10 reports of “ghost tapping” so far. But one of the best ways to combat “ghost tapping” ― or any kind of online payment fraud ― is to prevent it. Here’s how:AdvertisementTurn on credit card transaction alerts. Receipts are helpful proof of purchase if you need to later dispute a charge with your bank or credit card company.

It came as immigration raids were taking place in each of the members’ cities. AdvertisementLos Angeles Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez speaks to other community organizers from around the United States in MacArthur Park about ICE raids and strategies to help Latino communities. Mijente community activist Joseline Garcia speaks to other organizers from around the United States. Last year, a new problem emerged for the area — immigration raids. Activists from Mijente at a Latino community center near MacArthur Park.

Federal cuts to the healthcare program could leave millions of Californians without coverage. AdvertisementThe so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed by Republicans shifts federal funding away from safety-net programs and toward tax cuts and immigration enforcement. One proposal to raise money for state healthcare benefits already is raising controversy. The federal cuts come at a time when California is struggling with its own budgetary woes. “Operations that resulted in tragic murders — this is where our healthcare funding is going.”

LOADING ERROR LOADINGAdvertisementWhen he raised the news of Lemon’s arrest, an audience member yelled, “Yes!” Maher, taken aback, noted, “Somebody went, ‘Yes,’ like, ‘Good.’ I don’t know. Lemon was arrested in Los Angeles on charges related to his coverage of an anti-ICE protest on Jan. 18, when demonstrators interrupted a Sunday morning service at the Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Advertisement“He went into a church, disrupted their worship and then later in an interview compared them to white supremacists,” said Greene, alluding to Lemon’s comments on the “I’ve Had It” podcast. That’s activism.”Maher then interjected, “But does it warrant getting arrested?”Greene doubled down, arguing Lemon violated the FACE Act by “stopping people’s right to worship.”Lemon, seen here speaking to reporters after his hearing in Los Angeles following his Friday arrest. Damian Dovarganes/Associated PressShe added, “And under the … administration [of former President Joe Biden], pro-lifers were sent to prison up to 11 years for praying in front of an abortion clinic and they were convicted under the FACE Act.

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LOADING ERROR LOADINGDemocrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024. His victory added to Democrats’ record of overperforming in special elections so far this cycle. Hancock easily won election each time he ran for the office, and Republicans have held the seat for decades. Trump won the county by 5 points in 2024, but Democratic President Joe Biden carried it in 2020 by about 1,800 votes out of more than 834,000 cast. Democratic candidates also have won special elections in Kentucky and Iowa.

President Donald Trump says he's instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request federal helpTrump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do soFrom left, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks as Attorney General Pam Bondi, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem listen during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)From left, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks as Attorney General Pam Bondi, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem listen during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests occurring in cities led by Democrats unless local authorities ask for federal help amid mounting criticism of his administration's immigration crackdown. But Saturday's order comes as opposition to such tactics has grown, particularly in Minnesota's Twin Cities region. Trump sent Homan to Minneapolis following the killings of Good and Pretti, seeming to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minnesota.

- Athletics New ZealandA 16-year-old from New Zealand has set a new world record for the fastest mile run by an under–18 athlete. I still don’t believe it… I’m completely stoked,” Ruthe told the track broadcaster Flo Track after the record-breaking outing. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementRuthe caught the attention of the athletics world last March, when he became the youngest athlete on record to run a sub-four-minute mile, clocking 3:58.35 in Auckland. I feel like I’m the luckiest person in the world.”AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe teen athlete comes from a family of runners. Ruthe’s time now ranks as the 11th-fastest indoor mile for all ages, but he is still 3.7 seconds off the indoor world record set last year by Jakob Ingebrigtsen, 25, who ran a time of 3:45.14 in Liévin, France.

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