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US Government Faces Partial Shutdown Amid Funding Deadlock
1/31/2026
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Story summary
- The United States government entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding bills by the deadline.
- Funding lapsed for Defense and Health and Human Services.
- The Senate approved a five-bill package and a two-week extension for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), pending House approval.
- Democrats seek immigration enforcement reforms, complicating negotiations after shootings by federal agents.
