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2026 United States federal government shutdowns

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Two shutdowns of the U.S. federal government have occurred in 2026, both arising from disputes in Congress about reforms to federal immigration enforcement after the killing of Alex Pretti by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. The first shutdown lasted four days from January 31 to February 3, affecting about half of the departments of the federal government; it was caused by delays in approving a funding package that would allow time for reform negotiations. The second began on February 14 due to a lack of progress in the reform negotiations, and only affects the Department of Homeland Security.

📰 Related News (18)

🇺🇸 DHS funding lapse is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history (2026-03-29)
The partial shutdown — the rest of the federal government is being funded — hit a record 44th day on Sunday....
🇺🇸 As TSA agents miss another paycheck, what's happening at airports with private security? (2026-03-26)
At 20 airports around the U.S., security screeners are getting paid as usual despite the ongoing DHS shutdown — because they're private contracto...
🇺🇸 Trump expected to announce action to solve TSA problems amid DHS shutdown (2026-03-26)
Senate Republicans expect President Trump to announce an executive action Thursday afternoon to solve the shutdown of the Transportation Security Admi...
🇺🇸 Trump to Congress: End DHS shutdown or face 'very drastic measures' (2026-03-26)
Lawmakers are stalled on funding the Department of Homeland Security as airport delays mount....
🇺🇸 Watch live: Trump convenes Cabinet amid Iran, DHS shutdown pressure (2026-03-26)
President Trump will convene a meeting of his Cabinet at the White House on Thursday morning as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown str...
🇺🇸 Senate searches for end to DHS shutdown after deal stalls (2026-03-26)
Lawmakers are looking for a way out of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has roiled air travel after a potential deal stalled. Follow...
🇺🇸 Live updates: Trump holds Cabinet meeting as US, Iran dig in and DHS shutdown grinds on (2026-03-26)
President Trump will hold a Cabinet meeting on Thursday morning amid escalating tensions over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and w...
🇺🇸 Democrats worry centrists will undercut them on DHS shutdown amid TSA meltdown (2026-03-26)
Senate Democrats insisting on major reforms to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations in exchange for ending the 40-day shutdow...
🇺🇸 3/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett (2026-03-26)
Long TSA lines continue continue across the country as DHS shutdown hits Day 40; White House says Trump will "unleash Hell" if Iran doesn't make a dea...
🇺🇸 Why larger airports suffer more during the DHS shutdown (2026-03-25)
Large airports are bearing the brunt of the partial government shutdown, as soaring absentee rates among Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ...
🇺🇸 Sen. Jacky Rosen says ending DHS shutdown "really hinges on what the president wants" (2026-03-25)
Lawmakers remain divided on Day 40 of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada joins "The Takeout" to discu...
🇺🇸 Lawmakers remain divided on Day 40 of DHS shutdown as long TSA security lines persist (2026-03-25)
Wednesday was another day of misery for thousands trying to fly, with more TSA workers calling out amid the partial government shutdown. Congressional...
🇺🇸 Record airport security lines among long list of DHS shutdown impacts (2026-03-25)
With the current partial shutdown and the record 43-day governmentwide shutdown last fall, most DHS employees have gone without pay for half the fisca...
🇺🇸 Senate Democrats push for ICE reforms as DHS shutdown drags on (2026-03-25)
Senators remain deadlocked over Department of Homeland Security funding as Democrats continue to push for ICE reforms. CBS News' Taurean Small has mor...
🇺🇸 United Airlines CEO slams Congress over DHS shutdown (2026-03-25)
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told CBS News that it's "unconscionable" that lawmakers haven't made a deal yet to fund the Department of Homeland Sec...
🇺🇸 Watch live: House Republicans speak as DHS shutdown snarls travel (2026-03-25)
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican leaders will give remarks Wednesday morning as funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...
🇺🇸 We asked every lawmaker in Congress what they're doing to end the DHS shutdown (2026-03-25)
Lawmakers and President Trump appear to be edging closer to a framework to wrap up the Department of Homeland Security shutdown — but a breakthrough h...
🇺🇸 Congress loses a flying perk as DHS shutdown continues (2026-03-24)
Delta Airlines is temporarily suspending specialty services to member of Congress due to resource constraints from the ongoing shutdown of DHS....