Archive · 2 Feb 2026

US Partial Shutdown May End Tuesday

US Partial Shutdown May End Tuesday

The US government is partially shut down because the House and Senate can't agree on funding bills.

This shutdown is different from the big one last year because it doesn't affect the whole government and might not last long.

The House hopes to pass the funding bills by Tuesday.

Some important programs, like food assistance, are still running.

The shutdown affects some government workers who might not get paid, and it could cause problems like delays in air travel.

The State Department says embassies will stay open, but some services might be affected.

This is the second shutdown since President Trump returned to office last year.

The last shutdown was the longest ever, but this one might end soon.

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