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I'm Dana Taylor.

Today is Friday, January 30th, 2026.

Joining me now to discuss the possibility of another partial government shutdown is USA Today congressional reporter Zach Shermalee.

It's good to speak to you, Zach.

Zach, Thursday afternoon saw a failed Senate vote on passing a previously agreed upon funding deal.

What happened there?