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A partial U.S. government shutdown is currently expected to begin at midnight on Friday, 30 January 2026, as a funding deadline looms without a finalized spending bill.
Current Status
Averted (Pending): As of late 30 January, Senate leaders and the White House have reached a tentative deal to fund most federal agencies through September.
The Compromise: Under the reported agreement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be funded separately via a two-week stopgap bill. This buys time for negotiations regarding immigration enforcement and "guardrails" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Remaining Steps: The Senate aims to vote today (Friday). However, the House of Representatives is currently in recess and must return to pass the legislation before it can reach the President's desk.
Expected Impacts if Funding Lapses
Federal Workers: A partial shutdown would affect approximately 45% of the 2.2 million civilian federal workforce. Over 500,000 employees could be forced to work without pay, while another 480,000+ would be furloughed.
Department of Homeland Security: Nearly all DHS personnel, including TSA officers and Border Patrol agents, are deemed essential and will work without pay until funding is restored.
Internal Revenue Service: The IRS is currently at the start of tax season; a shutdown could delay tax return processing and customer service responses.
Air Travel: While air traffic controllers must remain on the job, a prolonged shutdown typically causes flight delays and cancellations due to staffing shortages and lack of support programs.
What Remains Open
Essential Services: Social Security payments, Medicare, Medicaid, and U.S. Postal Service operations will continue.
National Parks & Museums: Unlike the previous shutdown in late 2025, National Parks and Smithsonian museums are expected to stay open as they are already funded through September 2026.
Recent History
This situation follows the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, a 43-day lapse that ended in November 2025. That shutdown was sparked by disputes over Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.

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