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U.S. Government Shutdown: House Republicans Defy Funding Deal

2/2/2026

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U.S. federal government entered its first shutdown of 2026 at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday.
There have been 22 government shutdowns since 1976, with the longest lasting 43 days over Obamacare funding.
The funding deal between U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer excluded a Department of Homeland Security bill.
House Republicans resist the deal, seeking policy wins like voter ID laws.
The House outcome remains uncertain.

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Story summary

U.S. federal government entered its first shutdown of 2026 at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday.
There have been 22 government shutdowns since 1976, with the longest lasting 43 days over Obamacare funding.
The funding deal between U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer excluded a Department of Homeland Security bill.
House Republicans resist the deal, seeking policy wins like voter ID laws.
The House outcome remains uncertain.