Partial US government shutdown likely to continue amid funding standoff

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Marina DunbarFebruary 1, 2026 at 06:41 PM

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A partial US government shutdown is likely to continue until at least Tuesday due to a funding standoff in the House of Representatives. House Democrats are refusing to guarantee votes needed to quickly pass a funding measure to restore government operations. Republican Speaker Mike Johnson believes the shutdown will be resolved by Tuesday, potentially relying solely on Republican votes due to travel disruptions after a major winter storm. The House Rules Committee will review the funding bill on Monday, with floor votes expected on Tuesday. The current funding package differs from the previously approved version because Senate Democrats demanded changes after two US citizens were fatally shot by federal immigration agents, leading to the removal of Department of Homeland Security funding and its replacement with a two-week temporary measure.

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