2/5/26

• Democrats demand 'dramatic changes' for ICE on masks, cameras and judicial warrants – NPR

• As DHS spending debate ramps up anew, a focus on enforcement’s impact – Roll Call

• Standoff over ICE tactics could trigger another partial government shutdown – The Washington Post

• Democrats ask watchdog marked by past controversy to expedite reviews of ICE, CBP – GovExec

• One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030 – CNN

• Negotiators Say Talks to Restore ACA Subsidies Likely Dead – Wall Street Journal

• Congress guarantees furloughed feds’ back pay despite continued White House maneuvering – GovExec

• Lawmakers form new caucus to advocate for federal workforce reforms – Federal News Network