is there still a government shutdown

There is still a government shutdown right now — a partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government is ongoing as of early February 2026.

Quick Scoop: What’s going on?

• The shutdown began over the weekend and is now several days old.

• It’s partial , meaning some agencies are funded and operating normally while others have run out of money.

• Key areas hit include parts of the Pentagon, the Department of Transportation, TSA, IRS, and other civilian agencies; many employees are furloughed, while “essential” staff (like air traffic controllers and active‑duty military) are still working without immediate pay.

• Core services tied to safety and national security are still running, but delays and reduced services are growing in affected agencies.

In practical terms: you might see slower airport lines, delayed IRS or benefits processing, and some closed or reduced federal services in affected departments.

Why is there a shutdown?

• Congress missed funding deadlines for several agencies after a fight over immigration and border enforcement, particularly in the Department of Homeland Security funding.

• The Senate has already passed a funding package to reopen the government, but the House has not finished its part yet.

• Disagreements are mainly:
  • Within House Republicans over the terms of spending and immigration policy.

* Between House Republicans and Democrats over how far immigration enforcement changes should go.

• President Donald Trump and the White House are deeply involved in the negotiations and have signaled he will be the key decider on any immigration policy concessions.

How long could this last?

• House leaders are signaling they hope to pass the needed funding bills by Tuesday, which could end the shutdown soon if everything holds together.

• However, hardline members and intra‑party disagreements could slow or derail the plan, which is why outlets and trackers still list the shutdown as continuing “until at least Tuesday.”

• Realistically, there are three near‑term paths:
  1. Deal passes in the House quickly → shutdown ends within days.

2. **Short‑term stopgap (CR)** → partial reopening with another deadline in weeks.

3. **Talks stall** → shutdown drags on, and impacts intensify.

An earlier analysis of the 2026 funding “cliffs” warned that January 30 could trigger exactly this kind of partial shutdown, with further deadlines possible in March or April if Congress only passes short‑term fixes.

What it means for you (high level)

Impacts depend on which agency you rely on:

• Travel / airports : TSA and FAA operations continue but with strained staffing; expect possible longer waits and some delays.

• Military & national security: Active‑duty personnel still work; some civilian support staff are furloughed.

• Taxes / IRS : Some processing and customer service functions are slowed or limited.

• Other civilian services : Certain grants, research programs, and administrative functions pause where funding has lapsed.

If you tell me which agency or benefit you’re worried about (e.g., passport, Social Security, VA, student loans), I can narrow down how this partial shutdown is likely affecting that specific area.

TL;DR: Yes — the U.S. government is currently in a partial shutdown , with a Senate deal on the table but the final House vote and White House sign‑off still pending, so it will last at least a bit longer.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.