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  U.S. Partial Government Shutdown Begins as Funding Lapses By : Vijesh Nair Date : 31/01/2025 Washington DC Washington, D.C. — A partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government began early Saturday after Congress failed to finalize funding for several federal agencies before the deadline, disrupting government operations and raising concerns over prolonged political gridlock. The shutdown was triggered when appropriations for dozens of federal agencies expired at midnight, leaving parts of the government without legal authority to continue normal operations. While essential services such as national security, law enforcement, and air traffic control continue to function, hundreds of thousands of federal employees are affected—many furloughed or required to work without immediate pay. Senate Acts, House Decision Pending In a late Friday session, the U.S. Senate passed a short-term funding package aimed at restoring operations and preventing a broader shutdown. However, the bil...