#USGovShutdown As of today, Saturday, January 31, 2026, the U.S. government has entered a partial shutdown.

Funding for several major federal agencies officially lapsed at midnight on Friday. While the Senate passed a bipartisan funding deal late last night, the House of Representatives is currently out of session and is not scheduled to vote on the package until Monday, February 2.

Current Status

A Partial Lapse: Because some agencies were already fully funded through September 2026, this is a "partial" shutdown. However, it affects heavy hitters like the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Treasury, and Health and Human Services.

The Weekend Buffer: Since the shutdown began on a Saturday, the immediate impact on federal services is somewhat minimized. Most federal employees do not work weekends, and the White House is hopeful the House will pass the bill on Monday to limit the duration to just a few days.

The Senate Deal: The Senate approved the package in a 71–29 vote. The deal includes full-year funding for most departments but only a short-term (two-week) extension for the Department of Homeland Security due to ongoing disputes over immigration enforcement.