A partial government shutdown officially began at midnight on Saturday, January 31, 2026, primarily triggered by a stalemate over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding.

Core Conflict

The standoff follows the recent fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, by federal agents in Minneapolis.

  • Democratic Demands: Senate Democrats refused to approve full funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without new restrictions on ICE. Their demands include mandating body cameras, banning masks for agents, requiring judicial warrants for arrests, and ending "roving patrols".

  • The Agreement: The Senate passed a bipartisan deal (71-29) to fund the rest of the government through September while punting DHS funding for two weeks to allow for further negotiations.

Current Status & Impact

  • Why it's "Partial": Funding for many other agencies (Agriculture, Commerce, etc.) was already secured or included in the Senate's passed package.

  • The Weekend Lapse: Because the House of Representatives is out of session until Monday, February 2, it has not yet voted on the Senate's deal. This created a technical funding lapse over the weekend.

  • ICE Operations: Despite the shutdown, ICE and other immigration enforcement agencies are expected to continue operations uninterrupted. They are currently utilizing a $75 billion funding allocation from the previously passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

  • Short-Term Outlook: If the House approves the package on Monday, the shutdown's effects on federal workers and public services will be minimal.

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