The US Government Shutdown Crisis from 2024 to 2026 was marked by a series of significant events. It began on October 1, 2025, when the government entered a shutdown due to Congress's failure to pass appropriations legislation. By November 5, 2025, it became the longest shutdown in U.S. history. On November 9, Senate Democrats supported a Republican budget bill, leading to the reopening of the government on November 12. However, complications arose again in January 2026, leading to a partial shutdown on January 31. The situation escalated with the killing of Alex Pretti, causing further political strife. A DHS-specific shutdown began on February 14, 2026, and significant progress was made on March 27, 2026, when the Senate advanced a bill to reopen DHS.
