In a historic move, President Donald Trump signed a funding package late Wednesday to reopen the federal government, officially bringing an end to the longest shutdown in American history. The final approval came after the House voted 222 to 209 to pass a deal struck between Republicans and centrist Senate Democrats, ensuring the government’s operation through January.
The 43-day stalemate had gripped Washington since its inception on October 1, leading to frozen pay for federal workers, halted food aid to low-income families, and disrupted airline traffic. The shutdown’s impact was felt across the nation, with millions of Americans facing uncertainty and financial strain.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addressed the backlash among Democrats over the deal to end the shutdown without extending health care subsidies, emphasizing the importance of standing against President Trump’s agenda. The bipartisan agreement was met with mixed reactions, reflecting the deep divisions within Congress and the broader political landscape.
The Senate’s passage of the bill to reopen the government highlighted the rift among Democrats, with top House Democrats vowing to oppose the measure after a splinter group disappointed. Senate Republicans ultimately secured the last vote to end the shutdown, underscoring the complex dynamics at play in the negotiations.
President Trump signed the legislation in the Oval Office, surrounded by Republican lawmakers and officials, where he placed blame for the shutdown on Democrats. The move signaled a clear message of unity and a commitment to moving forward after weeks of uncertainty and turmoil.
The resolution of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history marks a significant turning point, offering a glimmer of hope for stability and progress in the months ahead. As the nation grapples with ongoing challenges and political discord, the impact of this momentous decision will reverberate across the country.
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– AP News: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxNaGtJZ1g2dDA5ZU84Y2p0cDk3RzFBaE5YWUpEZHRQWkZXbW5UWEdiM2NWV0x0LTFVMDlfb1BYUnFaeWZ2QVRvN09haHVRUmUxQXZyUElIOWdPUVhaYk4wZzBPRTJacUpZTmZpRV9ubmZuSXByTXZWU1hjTFdhLXlKaDUwb3F4OF96elFNWmU5SjItdWR4bEFHT3VPNUNURWN4SHc?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
– CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hakeem-jeffries-addresses-backlash-to-shutdown-deal-standing-against-trump-and-more/
– The Hill: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5603234-government-shutdown-takeaways/
– Breitbart: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/12/house-passes-funding-bill-to-end-longest-shutdown-in-history/
– CNN: https://www.wishtv.com/news/politics/president-trump-signs-bill-to-reopen-government-ending-longest-shutdown-in-us-history/
– Fox News: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-signs-bill-ending-longest-government-shutdown-us-history
– Fox59: https://fox59.com/hill-politics/trump-signs-funding-bill-to-end-historic-government-shutdown/
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