Trump Signs Bill Ending 43-Day US Shutdown

President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan spending bill on November 12, 2025, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history after 43 days of stalled operations across federal agencies. The measure, passed by the Republican-led House on a largely party-line vote of 222-209 and approved by the Senate earlier in the week, reopens the government through January 30, 2026, and includes full-year funding for key areas such as military construction, veterans affairs, agriculture, and the legislative branch.

The shutdown, which began on October 1, stemmed from a partisan impasse over budget priorities. Democrats had pushed for the inclusion of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire at year's end, which help lower premiums for millions of Americans purchasing health coverage through marketplaces. Without extension, average premiums could more than double for many enrollees. Republicans, controlling both chambers of Congress and the White House, argued that the issue should be addressed separately and promised a Senate vote by mid-December, though House leaders have not committed to advancing such a measure. The compromise funds three full-year spending bills...