WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has praised a bipartisan deal that officially ends the historic government shutdown, marking the conclusion of the longest budget impasse in U.S. history.
After weeks of negotiations, several Democratic senators joined Republicans to approve a temporary funding measure that will reopen shuttered federal agencies.
“We’re going to reopen our country quickly,” Trump said from the Oval Office, describing the new agreement as “a very good deal” for the American people.
End of the Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History
The 40-day government shutdown had halted public services, grounded flights, and left over a million federal workers without pay. The new bipartisan plan restores their employment and guarantees funding through the end of January.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed relief, stating:
“It seems our long national nightmare is finally ending, and we’re grateful for that.”
Republicans and Moderate Democrats Reach Compromise
The bill also continues funding for essential social programs like SNAP, which helps over 42 million low-income Americans purchase food.
Moderate Democrat Sen. Jeanne Shaheen defended her vote to back the deal, emphasizing that it protects healthcare access and restores stability to federal operations. However, progressive Democrats criticized the compromise, with California Governor Gavin Newsom calling it “pathetic.”
Despite internal tensions, the House is expected to pass the measure swiftly, allowing federal workers to return and government operations to resume within days.
A Reset After Political Paralysis
The end of the government shutdown represents not only a reopening of federal offices but also a moment of recalibration for both parties as they look toward the next legislative challenges.
Trump described the agreement as “a victory for common sense and the American worker,” signaling an eagerness to move beyond partisan gridlock.
