The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown early Saturday after the House failed to act on a Senate-passed funding bill. While most agencies are funded through FY2026, DHS received only a temporary extension tied to immigration negotiations. Democratic opposition to expedited House procedures has delayed final passage, though leaders expect a short disruption. President Trump is expected to sign the bill once it clears the House.
A partial government shutdown began Jan 31 after the House missed the funding deadline. The Senate passed a full-year bill with a short DHS extension, but House Democrats blocked fast-tracking. Shutdown likely ends early this week. #GovernmentShutdown #DCDrama pic.twitter.com/2OL3qSk93V
— Matthew Brady (@mattbrady775) February 1, 2026
- A partial U.S. government shutdown began at midnight ET, Saturday, January 31, 2026, after funding expired for several major federal agencies.
- The Senate passed a roughly $1.2 trillion funding package Friday night that funds most agencies through FY2026 (Sept. 30), but only included a two-week stopgap for DHS to allow further negotiations on immigration enforcement reforms, including ICE.
- The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, was in recess and did not vote before the deadline; members reconvened Monday, February 2.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Speaker Johnson that Democrats would not support fast-tracking the Senate bill under suspension of the rules, forcing a slower legislative process.
- As of February 1, the shutdown is expected to last into Tuesday, February 3, though most outlets expect it to be brief once the House acts and President Donald Trump signs the bill.
- Agencies affected include DOD, DHS, Transportation, Labor, HHS, Education, Treasury, State, and HUD. Agencies already fully funded (VA, NASA, EPA, Interior, Agriculture) continue operating.
- Essential services such as Social Security payments, mail delivery, and emergency functions remain largely unaffected.
- The dispute follows a 43-day shutdown in Oct–Nov 2025 and centers on immigration enforcement reforms, with President Trump negotiating directly with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the DHS extension.
