Partial Government Shutdown Begins Amid Funding Lapse Despite Senate Deal

Partial Government Shutdown Begins Amid Funding Lapse

The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown on October 1 after funding for several federal agencies expired without being replaced by appropriations legislation passed by Congress. Despite a late-night agreement in the Senate to pass a stopgap measure, President Trump stated he would not sign the bill due to concerns over border security funding.