(WASHINGTON, January 15, 2026) —
The House of Representatives took a step toward preventing a government shutdown on January 30, while the Senate advanced a government funding measure as the deadline looms.
- The House is taking action to avoid a government shutdown scheduled for January 30.
- The Senate has advanced a government funding measure.
- A federal workforce census is underway, with potential targeted cuts outlined in the latest FY26 spending package.
- C-SPAN reported experiencing video issues.
The House of Representatives is working to avert a government shutdown set to begin January 30, according to Axios. This action comes as Congress races against the clock to finalize funding legislation.
Shutdown Deadline Approaches
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The Senate also moved forward with a government funding measure, The Hill reported. The move is intended to prevent a lapse in government funding.
Federal Workforce and Spending Plans
Details of the FY26 spending package include a federal workforce census and potential targeted cuts, as outlined by Government Executive. The census will provide data to inform decisions regarding the size and structure of the federal workforce.
Technical Issues at C-SPAN
C-SPAN reported experiencing video issues, according to C-SPAN. The nature and extent of these issues were not immediately clear.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by Axios, C-SPAN, The Hill, and Government Executive and added independent analysis and context.
