US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
Summary
The U.S. government has partially shut down despite a funding deal approved by the Senate. The shutdown started as the House of Representatives has not yet approved the deal, which includes a short-term exemption for the Department of Homeland Security. This is the second government shutdown in a year and occurs amid tensions over funding for immigration enforcement.Key Facts
- The U.S. government partially shut down after a Senate-approved funding deal.
- The shutdown began at midnight Eastern time on Saturday.
- Most government agencies will be funded until September, but the House has not yet approved the deal.
- The Department of Homeland Security has a two-week funding exemption.
- President Trump made the deal but discussions continue about immigration enforcement funding.
- The last government shutdown, lasting 43 days, ended 11 weeks ago.
- Some government services are affected, but the House plans to resume on Monday.
- A recent incident involving the shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal agents has raised concerns over immigration enforcement tactics.
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