What to know about the partial US government shutdown and its impact
Published on: Feb. 1, 2026, 6:08 a.m. | Source: CNBC TV18
The House will try to pass funding legislation quickly when lawmakers return Monday, and that would end the shutdown. Congress has already passed half this year’s funding bills, ensuring that several important federal agencies and programs continue to operate through September. Nutrition assistance programs, for example, should be unaffected.
