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U.S. Government Shutdown Amid Winter Storm Disrupts Travel

2/2/2026

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The U.S. government is partially shut down amid a winter storm affecting East Coast travel.
The shutdown began on Saturday.
Kalshi estimates a 93% likelihood the shutdown will last more than three days.
There is a 40% chance it will extend beyond four days.
There is an 18% chance it will last more than seven days.

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Story summary

The U.S. government is partially shut down amid a winter storm affecting East Coast travel.
The shutdown began on Saturday.
Kalshi estimates a 93% likelihood the shutdown will last more than three days.
There is a 40% chance it will extend beyond four days.
There is an 18% chance it will last more than seven days.