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Partial government shutdown possible as Democrats fight to amend DHS funding

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Newest development Jan 31, 2026 · 4 reportsBrief US government shutdown begins after funding deadline lapses

Democrats are demanding changes to a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The fight over spending could cause a partial government shutdown at the end of the week.

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  1. Partial government shutdown possible as Democrats fight to amend DHS funding

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

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    Brief US government shutdown begins after funding deadline lapses

    Headline from Al Jazeera ·

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  1. Government Executive

    Path to averting a shutdown remains elusive as lawmakers debate DHS funding (opens Government Executive)

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    Government Executive's feed description

    About half of the federal government would cease full operations if Congress cannot come up with a plan by Friday night.

  2. Government Executive

    Partial shutdown appears imminent, if short lived, after failed Senate vote (opens Government Executive)

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    Government Executive's feed description

    White House, lawmakers express confidence they can reach a deal quickly, with potentially no material impacts of a funding lapse.

  3. Delaware Public Media

    Partial government shutdown possible as Democrats fight to amend DHS funding (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Democrats are demanding changes to a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The fight over spending could cause a partial government shutdown at the end of the week.

  4. Newsweek

    US Government enters partial shutdown: What to know (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Funding has lapsed for several agencies after the Senate voted to fund most of the government through the end of September.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Brief US government shutdown begins after funding deadline lapses (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    US gov’t funding impasse driven by Democratic anger over federal agents killing two people during immigration crackdown.

  6. Anchorage Daily News

    What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Funding is lapsing, at least temporarily, for the Pentagon and agencies such as the departments of Homeland Security and Transportation.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    US government enters partial shutdown (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Funding for around three-quarters of federal operations has been affected after Congress failed to approve a 2026 budget. But the disruption is expected to be of short duration.

  8. Black Enterprise

    Government Grinds To A Halt After Funding Deal Stalls In House, Triggering Partial U.S. Shutdown (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    The most recent government shutdown reflects tensions over unresolved disputes concerning immigration enforcement and federal spending.

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