Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
Chapter 2: What caused the federal government shutdown on January 31, 2026?
The federal government is partially shut down this morning. NPR's Lou Garrett reports Congress failed to fund some of the country's largest agencies and departments before a Friday night deadline.
The Senate advanced a massive five-bill appropriations package Friday night. It funds the Pentagon, Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education. It also includes a stopgap measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks.
The Senate funding package comes after the White House struck a deal with Democrats who want serious changes in DHS policy after its agents shot and killed Alex Pratt in Minneapolis. The funding package now goes back to the House, which returns Monday. The government will remain partially shut down until the House advances the package and President Trump signs it.
Luke Garrett, NPR News, Washington.
The governor of New York is pushing to outlaw partnerships with ICE agents in the state. Steve Kastenbaum reports Kathy Hochul is throwing her support behind the effort.
Governor Kathy Hochul said it's not the job of local police to enforce federal immigration policy.
They should not need local police to do their jobs.
While flanked by local police officers, Hochul promised to work with lawmakers to get the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act passed quickly.
You will not use our police technology to track people who've done nothing wrong. We will not throw innocent people into our jails.
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