#USGovShutdown The United States is currently in a **partial government shutdown** as of Monday, February 2, 2026. This shutdown began at midnight on Saturday, January 31, after Congress failed to meet a funding deadline for about 80% of federal operations.
### Current Status
* **The Situation:** While the Senate passed a bipartisan deal on Friday to keep the government running, the **House of Representatives** was out of session over the weekend and could not vote on it.
* **The Good News:** The House returns to session **today (Monday)**. Most experts expect lawmakers to pass the Senate’s deal late today or tomorrow, which would make this one of the shorter "weekend shutdowns" in history.
* **The Impact:** Because it occurred over a weekend, most Americans didn't notice immediate changes. However, if the House does not pass the bill today, federal employees in unfunded agencies will begin facing furloughs or working without pay.
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### Why is this happening?
The primary sticking point is a heated dispute over **Department of Homeland Security (DHS)** funding.
* **The Spark:** Tensions spiked following the shooting deaths of two protesters (Alex Pretti and Renée Good) by federal agents in Minneapolis earlier this year.
* **The Demand:** Senate Democrats demanded an "overhaul" of immigration enforcement and new codes of conduct for federal agents before agreeing to full DHS funding.
* **The Compromise:** The current deal funds most major departments through September but only provides a **two-week stopgap** for DHS to allow for further negotiations.
### What is (and isn't) affected?
| **Functioning Normally** | **At Risk (if it continues)** |
| --- | --- |
| **Social Security & Medicare:** Payments will continue. | **Federal Paychecks:** Pay for federal workers (including military) could be delayed if the shutdown lasts past mid-February. |
| **Already Funded Agencies:** NASA, Commerce, and Energy were funded in earlier deals. | **IRS:** Tax season has begun; while processing continues, a long shutdown could delay some refunds. |
| **Travel:** TSA and Air Traffic Control are "essential" and will report to work. | **National Parks:** Visitor centers and maintenance may be limited or closed. |
> **Note:** This is actually the second shutdown of President Trump’s second term, following a record-breaking 43-day shutdown that ended in November 2025.
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