The partial government shutdown that began January 31 appears close to resolution as the House prepares to vote on a Senate-passed funding package. The dispute centers on DHS funding and Democratic demands for ICE reforms, which were postponed under the compromise. President Trump has pushed for swift passage, and House leadership expects success. If approved, the shutdown could end later today.
Partial shutdown enters Day 3 as House prepares to vote on Senate compromise funding most agencies through Sept. DHS gets a 2-week extension. Trump backs the deal, GOP lining up, and shutdown likely ends soon. #GovernmentShutdown pic.twitter.com/zNNxSzttEp
— Matthew Brady (@mattbrady775) February 3, 2026
- A partial U.S. government shutdown began at midnight on January 31, 2026, now in its third day.
- The lapse stems from Congress failing to pass full-year appropriations, with the main dispute centered on Department of Homeland Security funding.
- Democrats pushed for new guardrails on Immigration and Customs Enforcement following public backlash tied to fatal shootings involving federal agents during immigration protests in Minneapolis.
- The shutdown is limited in scope, smaller than the 43-day full shutdown in late 2025.
- A Senate-passed bipartisan compromise:
- Funds most federal agencies through September 30, 2026.
- Extends DHS funding only two more weeks (to mid-February).
- Defers major ICE policy reforms for later negotiations.
- Donald Trump endorsed the deal and urged fast House passage.
- Mike Johnson signaled confidence the House will pass it.
- On Feb 2, the House Rules Committee advanced the package, setting up a House vote today (Feb 3).
- If passed, Trump is expected to sign immediately, ending the shutdown.
