US government shuts down but quick resolution expected
Published on: Jan. 31, 2026, 11:09 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A US government shutdown began Saturday as Congress failed to pass a 2026 budget. Disruption is expected to be brief, with the House poised to approve a Senate deal early next week. Negotiations faltered over Democratic anger regarding protester deaths, impacting Department of Homeland Security funding. Most federal operations are affected, but a short lapse is anticipated.
