On July 22, local time, U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at a rally in Georgia, explicitly warned that a federal government "shutdown" could occur in September due to deep divisions between Republicans and Democrats over spending priorities.
Speaking in Marietta, Georgia, Trump predicted that Democrats would force another government shutdown before the November 2026 midterm elections.
To address this risk, on July 21, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill, known as a continuing resolution (CR), by a vote of 220-205. The measure would extend federal government funding through December 4, aiming to avert a crisis before the November midterm elections. The bill has now been sent to the Senate, where Republican leaders are negotiating with Democrats.
Currently, funding for most federal government agencies and programs is set to expire at the end of the current fiscal year on September 30. If the Senate fails to pass the funding measure in time, a shutdown could occur. The current fiscal year has already faced multiple similar funding gaps, highlighting the deep divisions between the two parties on key issues such as defense and immigration.
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