Government Shutdown
Clock Ticking: Polymarket Odds Surge to 78% for U.S. Government Shutdown as January 30 Deadline Looms
With only four days remaining until federal funding expires, the United States is staring down the barrel of its second government shutdown in less than six months. As of January 26, 2026, prediction markets have seen a violent spike in volatility, with Polymarket data now reflecting a staggering 78% probability