House passes government funding bill to end shutdown; Trump hosts first meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro

The Internal Revenue Service said it would continue operations "as normal" during the partial shutdown, which began on January 31.

The partial shutdown is on, and members of Congress have a lot to do before they can even start hashing out reforms on immigration enforcement.

Here's the latest on whether the government shutdown may delay tax refunds 2026 this tax season, when you should file taxes, if it's OK to file taxes during a government shutdown and more.

Legislation that provided temporary funding for certain agencies has lapsed, resulting in a partial shutdown. What agencies, programs are being affected?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The partial government shutdown is vastly different from the record closure in the fall. That is mostly because this shutdown, which started Saturday, does not include the whole of government and may not last long, even as it now drags into the new week.

The mayor overseeing Bedford council warns it could face special measures unless a budget is agreed.

Yes; the government partially shut down at midnight on Saturday, Jan. 31, after lawmakers failed to meet the funding deadline. The Senate passed a spending bill Friday that extends funding for the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks, and funds other government agencies through September.