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A partial U.S. federal government shutdown began at midnight on 31 January 2026 after Congress failed to approve a full year’s funding package ahead of the deadline. The U.S. federal government continued its focus on stabilizing long-term policy priorities, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation in areas of infrastructure, workforce development, and digital security. White House today unveiled a renewed bipartisan framework aimed at accelerating stalled infrastructure projects across transportation, energy, and digital connectivity sectors. The incoming administration outlined a broad vision centered on economic stability, institutional trust, and international leadership. The discussions focus on balancing national defense funding, healthcare allocations, and domestic infrastructure priorities while addressing concerns over the growing federal deficit.