A potential partial federal govt. shutdown starting Jan. 31, could disrupt IRS operations just days after the agency opened the 2026 tax filing season, raising the risk of slower refunds and reduced taxpayer assistance if Congress misses a midnight Friday funding deadline.[#item_full_content]
Ecuador Protests After ICE Seeks Entry to Consulate
Ecuador’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said an ICE officer tried to enter Ecuador’s consulate in Minneapolis on Tuesday and was turned back by staff, prompting the