US Government SHUTDOWN Explained - What's Happening Right Now (January 2026)

Описание: The US federal government entered a partial shutdown at 12:01 AM on January 31, 2026. Here's everything you need to know about what happened, why it happened, and what's affected.

🔴 WHAT HAPPENED:
The Senate passed a bipartisan funding deal late Friday night, but the House of Representatives was out of session for the weekend. Since they can't vote until Monday, February 2nd, the government automatically shut down.

⚠️ WHY IT HAPPENED:
The core issue is immigration enforcement reform. After recent incidents in Minneapolis involving federal agents, Democrats are demanding reforms including mandatory body cameras and increased accountability for ICE operations.

📋 THE SENATE DEAL:
5 major departments funded through September 2026
Department of Homeland Security gets only 2-week extension
Creates pressure for ICE reform negotiations

💼 WHAT'S AFFECTED:
Defense & State Dept: Civilian furloughs
TSA & Border Patrol: Working without pay
IRS: Tax season delays possible
Labor, HHS, Education: Programs paused

✅ WHAT STAYS OPEN:
Veterans Affairs: Fully operational
Social Security: Payments continue
Agriculture/SNAP: Benefits continue
National Parks: Remain open

⏰ HOW LONG:
The House returns Monday, February 2nd and is expected to vote immediately. If passed, President Trump will sign it right away. The shutdown could end by Monday evening or Tuesday morning.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - What Happened
1:00 - Why This Happened
1:50 - What's Affected
2:30 - How Long Will It Last
3:00 - Conclusion

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DISCLAIMER: This video is for informational purposes only. Information is accurate as of January 31, 2026. For the latest updates, check official government sources.

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Sources:
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