US EditionExplainer: How long the partial government shutdown could last — and its impact on you
Lawmakers fund five federal agencies while delaying Department of Homeland Security funding, extending debate amid concerns over immigration enforcement and essential workers’ pay.
- On Monday, Congress split off DHS funding, triggering a partial shutdown as lawmakers disagreed on the five of six agencies funded through September.
- With fragile GOP support, lawmakers rely on limited votes as Democrats and some Republicans express concern over immigration enforcement policies.
- Meanwhile, essential workers such as military members, TSA workers, air-traffic controllers, ICE officers, and border patrol agents may work without pay, while SNAP and Social Security are fully funded, and the IRS is using emergency funds.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said he wants to reopen the government as soon as Tuesday, and experts believe this partial shutdown may be shorter than last year's 43-day shutdown.
- Unlike last fall's full shutdown, this partial shutdown affects only some federal agencies, though FEMA's disaster response and visa and passport services could suffer if the shutdown drags on.
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Partial Government Shutdown Draws Local Concern in Yuma and Imperial County
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Residents in Yuma and Imperial County are keeping a close eye on the partial federal government shutdown, which began after lawmakers failed to pass a funding deal for the Department of Homeland Security. Some locals say they’re worried the shutdown could start affecting federal services they rely on if it continues too long. Others understand why funding is being delayed, citing concerns about how ICE is operating. “I would…
The U.S. Congress is beginning to be nervous about the inability to unblock the partial closure of the federal government that has been weighing since midnight last Saturday.The White House is pressing to unblock an agreement that will end the partial closure of the government that threatens to block dozens of federal agencies and leave thousands of officials without entering their payroll during that period.Continue reading
Prediction Markets Price a Short 2026 Government Shutdown
As the United States enters day four of a partial federal government shutdown tied to unresolved funding for Homeland Security, prediction markets are signaling that traders expect disruption—but not a prolonged Washington standoff. Shutdown Backdrop Traders Are Pricing In The partial shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. EST on Jan. 31, after Congress failed to pass […]
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