Shut Down Apr 2026

This follows a record-breaking 43-day total government shutdown that occurred from .

The United States is currently experiencing a prolonged partial that has heavily impacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for 73 days as of April 28, 2026. While most federal agencies were funded in early February, DHS remains caught in a legislative stalemate over border funding. Current Status and Immediate Risks shut down

Government Shutdowns: Causes and Effects - Brookings Institution shut down