The shutdown should end today

The Daily Punch · Feb 3, 2026 · 9m

The government shutdown is set to end — but another funding cliff is already looming. Jake breaks down the latest and why DHS funding is headed for another fight in 10 days. Plus: The Clintons seek a last-minute deal to avoid being held in criminal contempt of Congress. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we’re investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad…