Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman is sounding the alarm as Congress faces the possibility of a partial government shutdown just as two dangerous storms approach the U.S. East Coast. With Hurricane Humberto recently peaking as a Category 5 storm and Tropical Storm Imelda still posing a threat, Fetterman says political brinkmanship could put American lives at risk.
“If you have a Cat 5 storm that’s now facing our nation, why would you even have that conversation right now?” Fetterman told Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures. “I sure [hope] things work out and we don’t shut our government down.”
John Fetterman Urges Action Ahead of Deadline
Unless Congress acts before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, funding for fiscal year 2026 will lapse, forcing parts of the federal government to shutter.
Fetterman emphasized the potential impact on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which already has limited resources. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, while most FEMA employees continue working during shutdowns, funding restrictions could prevent the renewal or sale of critical flood insurance policies.
