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Tense negotiations in Washington to end partial government shutdown

By Luke Garrett,
Sarah McCammon
Published February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST

House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the partial shutdown will be over by Tuesday.

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Luke Garrett
Luke Garrett is an Elections Associate Producer at NPR News.
Sarah McCammon
Sarah McCammon is a National Correspondent covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast for NPR. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion and reproductive rights, and the intersections of politics and religion. She's also a frequent guest host for NPR news magazines, podcasts and special coverage.
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