Hill Watch: Will Congress Meet the Funding Deadline?

Aired on January 27, 2026, this episode of Hill Watch Live dives into critical topics, including progress on government funding ahead of the January 30 deadline.

Latest Stories

US Shutdown Ends as Trump Signs His Funding Deal With Democrats

The partial US government shutdown ended late Tuesday after President Donald Trump signed into law a funding deal he negotiated with Senate Democrats, overcoming opposition from both ends of the political spectrum amid a standoff over his administration’s immigration crackdown.

Newsmaker Exclusives

South Carolina Republican Mace Warns of GOP Midterm ‘Bloodbath’

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) warned congressional Republicans they must push President Donald Trump’s agenda forward or risk losing their control of government.

From the Analysts

BGOV OnPoint: Shutdown Threat Affects About 80% of Federal Funds

The departments and agencies at risk in a shutdown — and those that would keep operating past this weekend because funding is in place — are explored in a new BGOV OnPoint.

BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 7148, Five-Bill Minibus and DHS Stopgap

Federal departments and programs in five fiscal 2026 appropriations bills would be funded through Sept. 30 under the Senate-amended version of H.R. 7148, which would also extend funding for the Homeland Security Department through Feb. 13.

Federal 8(a) Vendor Count Ticked Up Before Suspensions Announced

The number of socio-economically disadvantaged vendors selling to federal agencies ticked up slightly in fiscal 2025 while the amount of money spent governmentwide with the group declined, according to Bloomberg Government analysis.

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