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House gears up to take Senate's government shutdown deal with rare Sunday meeting

House leaders are aiming to expedite consideration of the Senate's deal to fund the government as a shutdown looms after midnight.

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Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House

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U.S. government partially shuts down; House vote could reopen it by Monday

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Most of the U.S. government is shut down but is expected to reopen early next week

WASHINGTON — Most of the U.S. government shut down as the clock ticked over to Saturday, Jan. 31, but the funding lapse is expected to be brief.

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Partial Shutdown Begins After Senate Approves Spending Package

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Partial government shutdown begins as funding lapses despite Senate deal

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Partial government shutdown goes into effect, as Senate deal awaits House vote

That would require a strong bipartisan vote with substantial support from both Republicans and Democrats to send the bill to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.

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US government starts likely brief shutdown as House fails to approve deal

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What's behind the partial government shutdown?

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Senate passes funding bill as shutdown set to take effect

The pressure now moves to the House, which is in recess, as the government enters at least a limited funding lapse.

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Congress closer to government shutdown after Senate blocks funding bill

Senate Democrats and a few Republicans on Thursday blocked a major government funding package that needs to pass by 11:59 p.m. Friday to avoid a government shutdown, signaling that negotiations between President Trump and Senate Democrats still have a way to go before reaching a deal.

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Senate fails to advance funding package as ICE talks continue

The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.

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Here’s where House and Senate retirements stand for 2026

Almost 11% of lawmakers are looking to make a change after the 2026 midterm elections, with several in both chambers either retiring or seeking higher office. The House received its first departure on Jan.

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Senate Democrats plot strategy as DHS standoff deepens heading into shutdown week

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats held a conference call Sunday to discuss their strategy after they made it clear they will block a Department of Homeland Security funding bill if it does not include cha