How did Trump end the government shutdown?
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Trump ended the record 43-day government shutdown by signing a bill after the House passed a Senate deal to fund the government. The agreement provided only temporary funding and did not resolve all political disputes, particularly over health care subsidies. The shutdown's end was marked by bipartisan compromise, with some Democrats and an independent joining Republicans to pass the measure, securing back pay for federal workers and a future vote on health care issues.
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Trump signs deal to end record 43-day U.S. shutdown
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- President Trump signed a bill ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, lasting 43 days.
- Trump blamed political opponents, particularly Democrats, for causing the shutdown. 6s
- The shutdown impacted over a million federal employees, suspended food benefits, and disrupted air travel. 52s
- Many Democrats were dissatisfied that the shutdown did not secure a deal to extend federal health insurance subsidies. 1m 30s
- Temporary funding is only secured through January 30th, leaving the possibility of another shutdown. 1m 52s
