Current federal funding runs out March 14, almost halfway through the current fiscal year. House Republicans in recent days have discussed the possibility of a six-month budget extension bill in lieu of a full-year budget for fiscal 2025, but it’s unclear if Senate Democrats would lend support to the idea.

President Donald Trump alleged Sunday that “the Democrats want” a government shutdown at the end of this week, but he predicted that a lapse in appropriations probably will not take place this time. “I think the CR is going to get passed.

Congressional negotiators have released a bill that, if passed, will avert a partial government shutdown during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's term. The 100-page legislation would roughly maintain current government funding levels through the beginning of fiscal year (FY) 2026,