Homan Crackdown Inbound & Government Shutdown Averted? | 1.30.26

Summary of Homan Crackdown Inbound & Government Shutdown Averted? | 1.30.26

by The Daily Wire

17m•January 30, 2026
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Overview of Homan Crackdown Inbound & Government Shutdown Averted? | 1.30.26

This Morning Wire episode (The Daily Wire, Jan 30, 2026) covers three main newslines: Tom Homan’s intervention in Minnesota and a promised crackdown on anti‑ICE activists; a last‑minute Senate/White House deal to avert a broader government shutdown while leaving DHS funding temporarily unresolved; and a crackdown on fraud in the federal 8(a) minority‑contracting program. The show also notes local political fallout (Amy Klobuchar’s entry into the Minnesota governor’s race) and lists several sponsors.

Key segments and topics covered

  • Tom Homan’s Minnesota press conference and enforcement stance

    • Homan vows to “restore law and order,” remain on the ground until the issue is resolved, and pursue organizers/funders of attacks on ICE.
    • He blames agitators for recent deaths (Alex Preddy and Renee Good) and warns of arrests for interference with ICE operations.
    • Some state and local officials (AG Keith Ellison, Minneapolis PD) are beginning to cooperate with ICE access to jails and to respond to assaults on agents; Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has resisted.

  • Amy Klobuchar enters Minnesota governor’s race

    • Klobuchar filed last week and announced amid the recent unrest; positions herself as a bipartisan, moderate problem‑solver focused on kitchen‑table issues and government efficiency.

  • Government funding/deal to avert shutdown

    • Senate Democrats and the White House reached a deal to fund most departments through Sept. 30.
    • Department of Homeland Security will receive a short two‑week continuing resolution to allow negotiations over ICE/CBP reforms (roving patrols, masks/identification, conduct rules).
    • Practical risk of a short shutdown remains because the House was in recess; Speaker Mike Johnson must bring members back and manage conservative factions (House Freedom Caucus).

  • 8(a) minority contracting fraud and enforcement

    • SBA demanded documentation from 8(a) contractors; ~1,000 companies were decertified/banned after failing to provide records.
    • These noncompliant firms represent about 25% of 8(a) contractors and received roughly $5 billion in contracts in recent years.
    • Reporting highlights pass‑through schemes where certified small/minority firms collect fees and subcontract actual work to larger firms; the story includes a cited example that illustrates abuse and raises bipartisan concern.

  • Sponsors mentioned: Pure Talk, Boll & Branch, Shopify, Whole Foods Market.

Main takeaways

  • Federal enforcement in Minneapolis is escalating: Tom Homan signals a tougher, longer presence and intends to hold anti‑ICE organizers accountable; some local/state actors are beginning to permit greater ICE access and police protection.
  • Democrats and the White House reached a deal to mostly avert a prolonged government shutdown, but DHS funding will be negotiated separately over two weeks; political friction in the House could still cause short disruption.
  • Significant enforcement action is underway against fraud in the SBA 8(a) program; a large fraction of certified contractors failed to substantiate that they performed the contracted work, prompting bans and promises of reforms.
  • Political implications: Minnesota unrest shaped Klobuchar’s gubernatorial launch, positioning her as a moderate law‑and‑order alternative to Gov. Walz; the federal funding standoff will shift into a high‑stakes two‑week negotiation focused on immigration enforcement policy.

Notable quotes and soundbites

  • Tom Homan: “You interfere, impede, assault ICE officers, you will be arrested.”
  • Chuck Schumer (on Minneapolis shootings): “Saturday in the streets of Minneapolis was a moral abomination.”
  • Amy Klobuchar (campaign): “I was ranked number one in the Senate for bipartisan bills… I’m ready to work with leaders from both parties.”
  • President Trump (post on Truth Social): “I am working hard with Congress to ensure that we are able to fully fund the government without delay.”

Details & context worth noting

  • DHS short‑term CR: Funds DHS only for two weeks, giving Congress time to bargain over ICE/CBP policy changes; many DHS components (TSA, essential staff) continue operating even in shutdowns.
  • House dynamics: The House’s absence and internal GOP disputes (Freedom Caucus demands) make passage uncertain and could delay implementation until Monday/next week.
  • 8(a) program scale: The banned firms’ $5B figure indicates large fiscal exposure; the issue has bipartisan appeal because of alleged waste, fraud, and higher contract costs.

What to watch next (action items)

  • Monitor negotiations over DHS funding during the two‑week CR: specific reforms (roving patrols, agent identification, use of masks) and whether language placates both House conservatives and Senate Democrats.
  • Watch Minneapolis: further cooperation (or resistance) between federal ICE, Minneapolis PD, AG Ellison, and Mayor Frey; arrests and prosecutions of alleged agitators or organizers.
  • Follow enforcement and reform at the SBA: whether decertified 8(a) firms face clawbacks, prosecutions, or systemic policy changes to prevent pass‑through fraud.
  • Track Klobuchar’s gubernatorial campaign messaging and the potential national implications (2028 viability).

Who this summary is for

  • Readers wanting a concise overview of federal‑state clashes over immigration enforcement, near‑term congressional funding politics, and government contracting fraud developments without listening to the full episode.