US Government Enters Partial Shutdown Amid Funding Deadlock
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News18•31-01-2026, 13:30
US Government Enters Partial Shutdown Amid Funding Deadlock
- •The US government initiated a partial shutdown early Saturday after the Senate approved a revised funding package.
- •The House of Representatives is not expected to approve the changes until Monday, leading to the shutdown.
- •The Senate separated funding for the Department of Homeland Security, postponing it for two weeks to negotiate ICE restrictions.
- •Democrats demand restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including body cameras and no masks for agents.
- •The bill now heads to the House, requiring a two-thirds majority and bipartisan support to reach President Trump's desk.
Why It Matters: A partial US government shutdown began due to a funding deadlock between the Senate and House.
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