Government shutdown 2026 live: Did the government shut down today? Why another federal government shutdown threat is still looming
Published on: Jan. 30, 2026, 7:35 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Government shutdown 2026 live: Did the government shut down today? The US government did not shut down today. Lawmakers approved a last-minute stopgap deal before the deadline. Most federal agencies remain funded. Homeland Security received only temporary funding. Immigration policy disputes remain unresolved. Another funding deadline arrives within weeks. If talks fail, a partial shutdown could still occur. Markets, federal workers, and states remain on alert as negotiations continue.
