Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters1️⃣ Shutdown endsPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping spending package into law, ending a three-day partial government shutdown. While the deal funds several critical departments, it sets up another looming deadline for the Department of Homeland Security. 2️⃣ Assassination attemptThe man who attempted to assassinate then-former President Trump at a Florida golf course in 2024 will be sentenced today. New Castle County Police4️⃣ Nuclear talksUS and Iranian officials say they will meet for nuclear talks later this week, though tensions between the countries remain high. The White House, however, says President Trump is keeping open the option of military strikes in Iran if the talks are not successful.

Source: CNN February 04, 2026 16:07 UTC