Congressman Jeffries warns Johnson against relying on Democratic support for shutdown resolution

February 1, 2026 • Google News World

Government Shutdown Looms as Funding Deal Fails to Pass

A partial government shutdown is expected to last until at least Tuesday, according to a statement from Representative Jeffries. The shutdown is attributed to the failure of a funding bill that would have provided necessary funds for various government departments.

Representative Mike Johnson was warned by Representative Jeffries not to rely on Democratic support for passing the funding bill. This warning suggests that Democrats may not be willing to provide their backing for the legislation.

Meanwhile, former President Trump reportedly called Senator Schumer in an attempt to reach a deal regarding immigration issues. However, no further details have been released about the nature of this conversation or any potential agreements that may have been reached.

In related news, the Senate has passed a $1.2 trillion government funding deal. Despite this development, a brief shutdown is still expected due to the ongoing impasse over funding.

The partial shutdown will likely have significant impacts on various government services and programs. As the situation continues to unfold, further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Source: Google News World