Nationwide: Thousands of federal workers face furlough or unpaid work as the shutdown continues. The House votes today on a Senate funding package negotiated with Trump, though some GOP lawmakers threaten to derail it.
In Minneapolis: The killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti was ruled a homicide. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said federal agents will wear body cameras, a key Democratic demand to reopen the government.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Arizona officials are investigating the disappearance of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, as a crime after finding clues at her home. Guthrie called for prayers for her safe return.
Trump pushes for GOP takeover, calling on Republicans to "nationalize" voting, alleging noncitizens influence elections. The GOP pushes for stricter voting rules ahead of the midterms.
Trump also expressed hope to commission a 250-foot triumphal arch as a gate to Washington, D.C., larger than Paris's Arc de Triomphe.
In entertainment, Turning Point USA revealed an "All-American Halftime Show" lineup as an alternative to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl appearance. Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson announced her daytime talk show will end after its seventh season so she can prioritize her family.