White House declares imminent government shutdown after Senate fails to pass funding bill

‘No talks planned’ as government heads to shutdown

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on what to expect from imminent government shutdown on ‘Special Report.’

The White House has officially declared an imminent government shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a GOP-backed spending bill to keep federal agencies funded through Nov. 21.

A memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said current federal funding levels "expire at 11:59 pm tonight."

"Unfortunately, Democrat senators are blocking passage of H.R. 5371 in the Senate due to Democrats' insane policy demands, which include $1 trillion in new spending," the memo said.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a media conference at the end of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 25, 2025.  (Alex Brandon/AP Photo)

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