US Government Shutdown Ends After 42 Days, House Clears Funding Bill For Trump’s Approval; Here’s What The New Deal Covers

Washington: The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has finally ended. On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill to reopen the government after 42 days of closure. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump for final approval, with a signing ceremony scheduled at 9:45 p.m. (U.S. time) in the Oval Office. Before the vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson urged lawmakers, saying, 'Friends, let’s end this now.'

Why the Shutdown Happened

The U.S. government had been partially closed since October 1, affecting millions of federal workers and key public services. The shutdown began when Senate Democrats refused to approve a spending bill that excluded an extension of tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare. These