WASHINGTONPOST (Riley Beggin) - The longest (partial) government shutdown in U.S. history
The partial shutdown is the longest in history, so far.
The partial shutdown is the longest in history, so far.
The arrangement followed a Democratic demand for concessions on immigration enforcement following the death of Alex Pretti during a physical altercation with Border Patrol.
The House will hold votes on Tuesday to try to reopen the government after it partially shut down over the weekend.
The panel is scheduled to begin the process of moving the bill forward on Monday at 4 p.m. ET
AI:Following a period of intense gridlock in the Senate and the onset of a partial government shutdown, the House Rules Committee is scheduled to convene this Monday at 4 p.m. ET to begin processing the Senate-passed funding package intended to end the stalemate. This legislative maneuver follows days of high-stakes negotiations involving Senator Graham and various leadership deals aimed at preventing a total collapse of federal operations. The committee's decision on how to move the bill forward remains the critical next step in resolving the current shutdown as the House prepares for an eventual vote to restore full government functionality.Open
Unlike last fall’s total government shutdown, which lasted 43 days, a partial government shutdown would see fewer institutions shutter.
AI:A partial government shutdown is currently underway following a budgetary standoff, though it remains significantly more limited in scope than the massive 43-day total shutdown witnessed last fall. While certain institutions are being shuttered, many analysts suggest the current situation is less disruptive than previous episodes of federal paralysis.Open
Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.
AI:Senate Democrats have indicated they will vote against funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless significant reforms are implemented, increasing the risk of a partial government shutdown by the end of this week.Open