Partial government shutdown begins after Senate approves spending package
NBC News·2026-01-31 13:20

I'm Jessica Leighton. We are coming on the air with breaking news at midnight here in the east. 900 pm out west.Right now and once again, the federal government is officially shut down, at least partially. Now, the Senate voted earlier Friday night to pass a number of pieces of legislation to fund the government through September. All except funding for the Department of Homeland Security.The House is not in session until Monday morning when they can vote on the Senate's legislation. DHS oversees immigratio ...