But what’s abundantly clear is that the administration is scared of the politics of ICE and its immigration enforcement operations right now. Meanwhile, the White House and Republicans seem to be preparing to make significant legislative concessions on immigration enforcement to prevent a government shutdown. The funding bill in WashingtonPerhaps most striking have been the machinations in Washington, where the White House and Republicans appear unusually amenable to making concessions to Democrats. None of it means the White House and Republicans are going to give Democrats all the policy changes they want. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis on January 28.

Source: CNN January 29, 2026 22:41 UTC