The IRS's ability to stay open during a shutdown depends on funding. How will filings and refunds be impacted?

About two months after the last federal government shutdown ended, another funding lapse looms — this one caused by a battle between Republicans and Democrats over funding for immigration enforcement.

New year, same you googling repeatedly, “Is a government shutdown happening?” We see you. We get it. And the answer is: “Maybe.” The likelihood of a partial government shutdown this weekend has ramped up following a surge in immigration enforcement and related backlash in Minnesota.

The federal government is on the verge of partially shutting down, with Senate Republicans and Democrats at an impasse over funding the Department of Homeland Security.

The chances of a partial government shutdown have become increasingly likely in recent days as Senate Democrats outline demands to reform the Department of Homeland Security, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in the wake of Alex Pretti's killing.

If the federal government shuts down, will mail delivery continue? Here's a look at how it would affect the U.S. Postal Service.

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Government funding will expire on January 30, 2026, at which point agencies funded under six of the 12 appropriations bills currently operating under a continuing resolution (CR) will be required to shut down without further appropriations.