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Democrats Demand Guardrails as Government Shutdown Looms
“A government shutdown is not in anybody’s interest. It would affect funding for some really important agencies of government that the American people rely on, like FEMA, particularly at a time when w...

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Democratic fight over DHS funding could lead to government shutdown. How could it play out?
The government is barreling toward a partial shutdown over DHS funding. Here's what to expect
Senate fails to advance spending bills as Democrats push for DHS reforms
A partial federal government shutdown looms as Senate Democrats have threatened to hold up funding for the Department of Homeland Security after two U.S. citizens were murdered by Immigration and Cust...

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Democrats Poised to Trigger Government Shutdown if White House Won't Meet Demands for ICE Reform
Senate Democrats demand ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline looms
Senate fails to advance spending package after Democrats refuse to back DHS funding
“Republicans in Congress cannot allow this violent status quo to continue. They must work with Democrats on legislation, real legislation, strong legislation to rein ICE in,” the Senate’s top Democrat...

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Senate to vote on advancing funding bills as Democrats push for ICE reforms
Partial government shutdown looms as Dems demand ICE funding changes

Government Shutdown 2026 Update: When Does US Senate Vote?

The Senate has until January 30 to approve a Congressional funding package and avoid a partial government shutdown.

Here’s what could be affected if the government shuts down again

The federal government is on the verge of partially shutting down, with Senate Republicans and Democrats at an impasse over funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Federal government could shut down. How it affect your tax refund

The IRS's ability to stay open during a shutdown depends on funding. How will filings and refunds be impacted?

Where government funding talks stand after the Minneapolis shooting

If the Senate fails to pass legislation by midnight on Friday, then parts of the federal government will shut down.

Is mail delivered during a government shutdown? Post office effects

If the federal government shuts down, will mail delivery continue? Here's a look at how it would affect the U.S. Postal Service.

Government Accountability Office (GAO): What It Is, History

Discover how the GAO audits U.S. government spending, improves fiscal responsibility, and its historical evolution and role as Congress's watchdog agency.
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Congress Could End Government Shutdown Drama Once and For All

Government funding will expire on January 30, 2026, at which point agencies funded under six of the 12 appropriations bills currently operating under a continuing resolution (CR) will be required to shut down without further appropriations.