Washington Report

President Trump this week signed legislation that would fund the rest of the federal government through September 30, 2026, except the Department of Homeland Security.

The U.S. federal government is set for a partial shutdown this weekend as funding expires Friday night. Senate leadership and the White House announced a deal to fund the remaining government agencies and departments, but Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) placed a hold on that deal.

The House on Thursday approved all of its remaining FY2026 appropriations bills, where they will now head to the Senate for consideration before the January 30 deadline.