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President Trump signs approved House funding package, ending longest U.S. government shutdown ever

After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in the history of the United States is now over.

Following the approved vote by the U.S. House of Representatives, President Donald Trump approved and signed the resolution late Wednesday night.

The approved bill will extend funding until Jan. 31, 2026. This will include full-year appropriations for agencies like Veterans Affairs (VA), United States Department of Agriculture, and the Federal Drug and Food Administration. Over half a million people affected by furloughs will be recalled over the next few days.

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This story is developing and details will be added once they are confirmed.

 

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