The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $199,000 to Austin-based startup Factom to build a blockchain-powered identity security system for IoT devices, ensuring data immutability and preventing spoofing.
Polymarket prediction market shows a 74% probability of a US government shutdown by January 31, 2026, driven by Democratic opposition to DHS funding after a fatal Border Patrol incident in Minnesota. Senate Minority Leader Schumer vows to block any appropriations bill that includes DHS funds, raising risks of a second shutdown under the Trump administration.
Following a deadly incident in Minnesota involving Border Patrol agents, Democrats have hardened their opposition to funding the Department of Homeland Security, driving Polymarket odds of a government shutdown by January 31 to an all-time high of 74%.
Polymarket traders have pushed the odds of a U.S. government shutdown by January 31, 2026, to 74% as Senate Democrats oppose an appropriations package that includes DHS funding. Chuck Schumer said he would vote no if the bill moves forward in that form.
Polymarket data shows the probability of a U.S. Department of Homeland Security shutdown lasting 60 days or longer has risen to 75%, as a House-passed temporary funding bill is expected to face difficulties in the Senate. The event contract has generated over $1.1 million in volume.
Polymarket now prices a 75% chance that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security shutdown lasts 60 days or longer. Although the House passed a temporary funding bill, the market expects it to struggle in the Senate, keeping political uncertainty elevated.
Polymarket now prices a 75% chance that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security shutdown will last 60 days or longer, as a House-passed temporary funding bill faces likely failure in the Senate. Event trading volume has exceeded $1.1 million.
Polymarket data shows the odds of a U.S. Department of Homeland Security shutdown lasting more than 60 days have risen to 75%, up 37% in 24 hours, as traders price in likely Senate resistance to a House-passed funding bill.
