The longest U.S. government shutdown in history is set to end within hours after the House approved a temporary funding bill Wednesday night, bringing a close to a six-week standoff that disrupted flights, delayed food aid, and stalled economic data.

The House passed the stopgap spending package by a 222-209 vote, with most Democrats opposing the measure for excluding an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies. The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump will sign the bill Wednesday night, formally reopening the government. Advertisement

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said it could take up to a week to lift flight restrictions and fully restore airport operations. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian warned the airline's earnings would take a hit from shutdown-related cancel

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