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US Government Shutdown Ends: Trump Signs Funding Bill to Restore Federal Operations Until January 30
Nov 13, 2025 12:06 pm CST
President Trump signed a funding bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, allowing federal workers to return to their jobs and restoring essential services. The legislation extends funding through January 30, reversing worker dismissals and guaranteeing back pay for affected employees. The bill's passage provides relief for travelers and food assistance recipients ahead of the holiday season.
US Congress Ends Historic Government Shutdown: Impact on Federal Services and Political Implications
Nov 13, 2025 11:22 am CST
Congress has approved legislation ending the longest government shutdown in US history, restoring essential services and federal worker pay through January 30. The Republican-controlled House passed the bill 222-209 with President Trump's support, despite Democratic opposition over failed health insurance subsidy extensions. The political standoff highlighted partisan divisions, with neither side claiming a decisive victory as the government addresses its $38 trillion debt challenge.
Trump's Government Management Approval Plummets as Republican Support Wanes, New AP-NORC Poll Reveals
Nov 13, 2025 04:08 am CST
A new AP-NORC poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating for government management has fallen to 33%, down from 43% in March, with significant drops among Republicans and independents amid the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. While his overall presidential approval remains steady at 36%, the growing dissatisfaction within his own party highlights potential risks as federal workers remain unpaid and essential services face disruption.
Trump Praises "Very Good" Deal to End Longest US Government Shutdown
Nov 11, 2025 05:26 am CST
President Donald Trump expressed approval for a bipartisan compromise that ends the longest government shutdown in US history, confirming he will abide by terms including the reinstatement of federal workers while Democratic senators crossed party lines to support the agreement.
Senate Advances Bill to End 40-Day Government Shutdown: Healthcare Subsidies Remain Uncertain
Nov 10, 2025 01:09 pm CST
The US Senate has taken its first step toward ending the 40-day government shutdown with a 60-40 procedural vote. Moderate Democrats broke the impasse by agreeing to advance funding legislation without guaranteed healthcare subsidy extensions, causing division within their party. The deal would reinstate fired federal workers, provide back pay, and schedule a December vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, though flight disruptions and food assistance delays continue nationwide.
US Government Shutdown Forces Airlines to Cancel Over 750 Flights Amid Air Traffic Control Crisis
Nov 07, 2025 11:18 am CST
The ongoing US government shutdown has created a travel crisis with over 750 flights cancelled as airlines implement FAA-mandated 10% flight reductions. Air traffic controllers working without pay have caused significant staffing shortages, leading to major delays at airports nationwide just weeks before the busy Thanksgiving travel season.
US Government Shutdown Reaches Record 36th Day as Trump Refuses Negotiations with Democrats
Nov 05, 2025 05:13 pm CST
The US government shutdown has extended to a record-breaking 36 days, with President Trump refusing to negotiate with Democrats over health insurance subsidies until they agree to reopen government. The impasse has disrupted federal services nationwide, leaving workers unpaid and programs cut while centrist senators work desperately to break the deadlock through bipartisan solutions.
US Government Shutdown Enters Record 36th Day: Impacts on Air Travel, Federal Workers, and Economic Stability
Nov 05, 2025 05:06 pm CST
The US government shutdown has reached a record 36 days, creating widespread disruption across essential services. Unpaid air traffic controllers are increasingly absent as holiday travel season approaches, while 1.25 million federal employees work without pay or face furlough. Economic impacts include potential GDP reduction, delayed tax refunds, suspended healthcare data collection, and partial SNAP benefit payments. With both political parties firmly entrenched, resolution remains elusive despite mounting public pressure and recent Democratic electoral victories.
Trump's Luxury White House Bathroom Renovation Sparks Criticism Amid Government Shutdown Crisis
Nov 02, 2025 02:47 pm CST
President Trump revealed an opulent marble and gold renovation of the Lincoln Bedroom's bathroom on Truth Social, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats for focusing on luxury White House upgrades while thousands of federal workers remain unpaid during the ongoing government shutdown. The controversial renovation, along with plans for a $300 million ballroom, has intensified political tensions as essential public services continue to be disrupted.
US Government Shutdown Crisis: Federal Workers Face Financial Hardship as Food Assistance Programs Near Collapse
Nov 01, 2025 05:44 pm CST
As the US government shutdown enters its second month, millions of Americans are experiencing severe consequences including threats to food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC, healthcare premium spikes, and air travel disruptions, while Democrats and Republicans remain locked in a standoff over extending healthcare subsidies.