President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill on Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that halted paychecks for federal workers, disrupted airports, and pushed many families to food banks.
BREAKING — President Trump before signing bill to reopen the federal government after the longest shutdown in US history: "Today we're sending a clear message that we will never give into extortion." pic.twitter.com/wy1NyBnpdl
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The White House placed responsibility on Democrats, with Trump urging voters to remember the standoff during the upcoming midterm elections. “You should not forget this,” he said, criticizing Democrats for forcing a shutdown that hurt the country.
The dispute centered on Democrats’ push to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire this year. Republicans argued the issue should be handled separately and pledged to hold a vote by mid-December, though the outcome remains uncertain.
The House has approved a bill to reopen the federal government. The bill now must be signed by President Trump to end the longest government shutdown in US history. https://t.co/A2Wzwgz6AM pic.twitter.com/QpXQof1R4G
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The compromise measure funds three annual spending bills and keeps the rest of the government operating through Jan. 30. It reinstates federal workers dismissed during the shutdown and guarantees back pay and job protection through January.
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