Potential federal shutdown raises concerns for FEMA aid in western North Carolina

Congress must pass a funding package before Friday at midnight to avert a partial federal government shutdown.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 582

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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A partial federal government shutdown appears increasingly likely as the U.S. Senate failed to advance a funding package on Thursday.

At least 60 senators must vote to approve six appropriations bills before the Friday midnight deadline. Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a condition of votes for the spending package.

North Carolina’s senators, both Republicans, were divided on the issue: Sen. Thom Tillis voted in favor of …

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