The United States entered a partial government shutdown after budget talks collapsed, though Congress is expected to resolve the funding lapse early next week.
The US government entered a partial shutdown on Saturday after Congress missed a midnight deadline to approve a 2026 budget, though disruption is expected to be limited. Talks collapsed amid Democratic anger over the killing of two protesters by immigration agents, with Senate leaders warning of shutdown procedures across multiple agencies.
Senate Democrats accused the Trump administration of misusing enforcement resources. “Instead of going after drug smugglers… this Administration continues to make Americans less safe,” Dick Durbin said. Lawmakers expect the House to ratify a Senate-backed deal early next week, restoring funding within days.