Coverage dated January 29, 2026

Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown

Headline from KREM Spokane

If a deal isn't reached by Friday at midnight Eastern Time, the federal government would partially shut down.

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MyNorthwest
The Latest: Congress scrambles to save bipartisan spending deal before Friday night deadline (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jan 29, 2026
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Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday. Democrats have demanded new
Herald Bulletin
Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight (opens Herald Bulletin)
Published Jan 29, 2026
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Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday as Democrats have demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids across
Bangor Daily News
Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avoid a partial shutdown (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Jan 29, 2026
Bangor Daily News's feed description
Even if a deal is reached on Friday, the House is not expected to return until Monday, raising the possibility of at least a temporary partial shutdown over the weekend.
KREM Spokane
Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown (opens KREM Spokane)
Published Jan 29, 2026
KREM Spokane's feed description
If a deal isn't reached by Friday at midnight Eastern Time, the federal government would partially shut down.

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