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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.
Government Shutdown Enters Day 38 as Republicans Reject Democratic Health Care Compromise
Nov 08, 2025 11:06 am CST
The U.S. government shutdown has reached its 38th day as Senate Majority Leader John Thune rejected Democrats' offer to simultaneously reopen the government and extend expiring health care subsidies. While moderate Democrats continue seeking compromise solutions, the impasse deepens with Republicans refusing to negotiate on health care until government operations resume, affecting federal workers, airline operations, and food assistance programs nationwide.
Trump Calls for Senate Filibuster Elimination as Federal Shutdown Impacts Millions of Americans
Oct 31, 2025 03:08 pm CST
President Trump has urged Senate Republicans to invoke the "Nuclear Option" by eliminating the 60-vote filibuster rule to end the ongoing federal shutdown. The shutdown has halted government services nationwide and threatens food assistance for 42 million Americans, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating economic costs reaching $14 billion.
FBI Chief Faces Senate Panel Amid Charlie Kirk Shooting, Jeffrey Epstein File Furors
Sep 16, 2025 07:14 pm CST
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify before a US Senate panel, where he is likely to face sharp questions about the murder of Charlie Kirk and the decision not to release investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein.