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The US government enters a partial shutdown as a funding deal stalls in the House, triggered by a standoff over DHS reforms following a deadly shooting in Minneapolis.

The United States federal government has plunged into a partial shutdown after a midnight funding deadline passed without final legislative approval, throwing Washington into chaos. Despite a Senate-passed stopgap deal, the House’s absence has left key agencies in limbo, marking yet another chapter in America’s fiscal brinksmanship.
The shutdown, triggered at 12:01 AM Sunday, is not merely a bureaucratic hiccup but a direct consequence of a toxic political standoff over immigration enforcement. The catalyst? The fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minneapolis by federal agents, an event that hardened Democratic resolve to demand stricter oversight of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before signing any checks. With the House of Representatives out of session until Monday, the "closed" sign hangs over the world’s superpower.
Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have drawn a line in the sand. They argue that funding the DHS without codified reforms—specifically regarding body cameras and engagement protocols—is tantamount to endorsing the violence seen in Minneapolis. "We are not just talking about dollars and cents; we are talking about life and death," Schumer stated, daring the administration to prioritize safety over enforcement statistics.
While the White House has moved to assure the public that "essential" services will continue, the ripple effects are immediate.
President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to rubber-stamp the Senate’s two-week extension immediately upon their return. However, with the political temperature at a boiling point, Monday’s session promises to be less of a formality and more of a brawl. For the federal worker wondering about their next paycheck, the wait is agonizing.
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