NASHUA, N.H. —

President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill into law Wednesday night, officially ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

The legislation will fund the government through Jan. 30 and provide money for some agencies for the rest of the fiscal year.

For federal workers waiting on paychecks and local food banks helping struggling families, the bill brings one shared feeling: relief.

"We are incredibly relieved that the government is potentially reopening soon. This ends the immediate crisis," said Elsy Cipriani, executive director of the New Hampshire Food Bank.

The 43-day shutdown led to thousands of flight disruptions, uncertainty over food assistance, and federal employees working without pay.

"Everybody's just really, really doing the best they can, yo

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