US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 31, 2026 at 06:10 AM

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The US federal government partially shut down after a last-minute funding deal passed the Senate but awaits House approval. The shutdown began at midnight on Saturday, following a Senate agreement to fund most agencies until September, with a two-week exemption for the Department of Homeland Security. The House is currently out of session but will return on Monday. The deal was struck after President Trump and Democrats disagreed over immigration enforcement funding following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis by federal agents. This is the second government shutdown in the past year, though it is expected to be shorter than the previous 43-day shutdown in 2025. The White House has directed agencies to execute shutdown plans, and lawmakers plan to use the two weeks to negotiate a deal on DHS funds, with Democrats seeking new policies for immigration enforcement.

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