Government Shutdown Looms as Funding Expires for Many Agencies
A partial government shutdown is looming, with many federal agencies facing funding lapse after Congress failed to pass six spending bills before the deadline. Despite a late-breaking deal in the Senate, which would extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at current levels for two weeks, the package still needs approval from the House.
The funding lapse is largely due to disagreements over immigration enforcement and security measures. The Trump administration's approach has been a point of contention, with some lawmakers pushing for stricter reforms. However, others argue that more comprehensive changes are needed to address concerns about the treatment of asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants.
The deal struck between Senate Democrats and the White House would extend funding for DHS at current levels, while also allowing for broader discussions on immigration enforcement and security measures. However, it is unclear whether this compromise will be enough to pass in the House.
For now, many agencies are operating without new funding, including key departments such as Defense, State, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Treasury, and the IRS. This means that while some essential services may continue uninterrupted, others could face disruptions.
The government shutdown is unlikely to have a significant impact on the administration's immigration enforcement campaign, given that DHS already has access to roughly $165 billion in funding for last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. However, it may affect other agencies and programs that rely heavily on federal funding.
In past shutdowns, essential workers such as air traffic controllers and airport security personnel have struggled to make ends meet due to unpaid leave. This could be a concern again during the current shutdown, although some measures are in place to mitigate the impact.
The House is expected to return from recess on Monday, and lawmakers will need to decide whether to support the revised funding package. Some conservatives have expressed opposition to the deal, citing concerns about DHS reforms and broader changes to immigration policy.
Ultimately, the length of the shutdown will depend on how far-reaching the discussions become in the House. However, with the Senate already having approved the five-bill package, it is likely that lawmakers can reach a compromise soon.
Until then, federal agencies and employees are bracing for the impact of the funding lapse.
A partial government shutdown is looming, with many federal agencies facing funding lapse after Congress failed to pass six spending bills before the deadline. Despite a late-breaking deal in the Senate, which would extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at current levels for two weeks, the package still needs approval from the House.
The funding lapse is largely due to disagreements over immigration enforcement and security measures. The Trump administration's approach has been a point of contention, with some lawmakers pushing for stricter reforms. However, others argue that more comprehensive changes are needed to address concerns about the treatment of asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants.
The deal struck between Senate Democrats and the White House would extend funding for DHS at current levels, while also allowing for broader discussions on immigration enforcement and security measures. However, it is unclear whether this compromise will be enough to pass in the House.
For now, many agencies are operating without new funding, including key departments such as Defense, State, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Treasury, and the IRS. This means that while some essential services may continue uninterrupted, others could face disruptions.
The government shutdown is unlikely to have a significant impact on the administration's immigration enforcement campaign, given that DHS already has access to roughly $165 billion in funding for last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. However, it may affect other agencies and programs that rely heavily on federal funding.
In past shutdowns, essential workers such as air traffic controllers and airport security personnel have struggled to make ends meet due to unpaid leave. This could be a concern again during the current shutdown, although some measures are in place to mitigate the impact.
The House is expected to return from recess on Monday, and lawmakers will need to decide whether to support the revised funding package. Some conservatives have expressed opposition to the deal, citing concerns about DHS reforms and broader changes to immigration policy.
Ultimately, the length of the shutdown will depend on how far-reaching the discussions become in the House. However, with the Senate already having approved the five-bill package, it is likely that lawmakers can reach a compromise soon.
Until then, federal agencies and employees are bracing for the impact of the funding lapse.
... it feels like this happens every few years, just when you think we're making progress. Remember when Bush was in office and we had that one big budget deal? 
It was so complex, but somehow they managed to get everything passed without a hitch. Nowadays, it's all about the drama and politics 
... I mean, I'm not sure what the Trump folks were thinking with that border policy, though. Some of those reforms are just crazy talk 
. And don't even get me started on the funding for agencies like Defense and State... it's like they're playing a game of musical chairs 
. Anyway, I hope lawmakers can come to an agreement soon so we don't have to worry about all these essential services getting disrupted 
. It's just going to be one of those things that gets lost in the news cycle, but still affects people's lives 
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... it's like they're playing politics with people's lives 
... can't they just agree on something already? 
... it's like they're choosing between two evils, but neither seems right 
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. And what about the ppl who are waiting on grants or aid? It's not just about the funding lapse, it's about the actual impact on people's lives 
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ugh, the gov cant even agree on how to spend it, meanwhile regular ppl r gonna suffer. what's the point of all these shutdowns if nothing gets done in the end? 
. And can you imagine how hard it is for parents to deal with the uncertainty of knowing whether schools will stay open or not? My kid is already stressing about their school projects... 
I just hope Congress comes together soon and resolves this before it affects our daily lives too much 