Government shutdown threat and IRS shakeup

Congress faces a looming government shutdown if negotiators can’t finalize a $1.2 trillion “minibus” spending package, with funding for ICE sparking Democratic pushback ahead of the Jan. 30 deadline. Meanwhile, the IRS announced a leadership shakeup to modernize operations and improve taxpayer service ahead of the 2026 filing season, including new appointments in criminal investigation and compliance roles amid workforce reductions and evolving tax laws.