Will the government shut down again? Latest 2026 update, prediction odds

When is the next possible government shutdown in 2026? Here's what to know about Congress' Sept. 30 funding deadline and the odds of a shutdown.
Government Executive

What history tells us about the potential government shutdown

Kicking the funding can down the road would prevent a government shutdown during the November midterms, but a flip of either ...
New York Magazine

A Government Shutdown This Fall Is Looking Likely

Congress is currently lurching through a sluggish summer session, but there’s some high-stakes drama just ahead. On September 30, annual appropriations for the federal government will run out. Last ...

Is another government shutdown looming? What it could mean on an election year

Another government shutdown could happen in 2026 if Senate Republicans and Democrats are unable to come to an agreement on the funding budget.
Government Executive

Lawmakers look to avoid government shutdown, and reconsider getting rid of them entirely

The latest proposals would change how Congress handles funding lapses and could reshape the budget fights that have repeatedly disrupted federal operations.

Trump reveals potential timeline for U.S. government shutdown

Trump's comments put renewed focus on a Senate rule that has stalled some of Congress's biggest priorities.
The Hill on MSN

Senators brace for another government shutdown after spending talks stall

Senate Republicans and some Democrats fear another government shutdown is looming this fall after bipartisan spending talks sputtered this week, forcing Republicans to cancel the markup of four ...