Overview
- On Jan. 30 the Senate approved the FY2026 package covering agencies other than the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the House before it can reach President Trump.
- Lawmakers carved out DHS, opting for a two‑week continuing resolution while they discuss possible new restrictions on federal agents.
- The prior stopgap lapsed on Jan. 30 and some federal operations began limited shutdowns on Jan. 31 with the House not set to take up the bills until Feb. 2.
- President Trump said he wants to avoid a shutdown and is working closely with Congress toward a bipartisan agreement.
- The push followed a failed Jan. 29 procedural vote that underscored the need for Democratic support in the narrowly divided Senate and resistance tied to DHS and ICE funding.