After a 53-day hiatus, members of the House of Representatives returned to Washington on Tuesday, facing congested airports for a crucial vote to potentially end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Nearly 1,200 flights were canceled due to the shutdown, causing lawmakers like Republican Representatives Rick Crawford and Trent Kelly to carpool, while Derrick Van Orden opted to ride his motorcycle from Wisconsin.

The Republican-led House is set to vote on a compromise already approved by the Senate, offering temporary funding until January 30. President Trump is anticipated to sign the deal into law, despite ongoing partisan tensions. The shutdown, beginning on October 1, is in its 42nd day.

The agreement could provide relief to federal workers missing paychecks and families r

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