politics
February 1, 2026
US government shuts down for second time in four months
The US government has partially shut down as Democrats demand major reforms to immigration enforcement
TL;DR
- A partial shutdown of the US federal government began on Saturday.
- Several government departments, including War, Education, and Homeland Security, are without funding.
- The shutdown is a result of bickering between Democrats and Republicans over immigration.
- Democrats are demanding major reforms to immigration enforcement, including a code of conduct for ICE agents.
- The Senate passed a five-bill funding package, but it requires re-approval by the House.
- House members are on recess until Monday evening, extending the shutdown.
- This is the second partial shutdown since last October.
- A previous shutdown in the fall lasted 43 days and was resolved by a funding bill through January 30, 2026.
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