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Trump signs bill ending longest US government shutdown in history

Al Jazeera 14 Nov 2025 · 9:00 AM
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President Trump signed a bill to end a 43-day government shutdown, the longest in US history, affecting nearly a million workers.
Trump signs bill ending longest US government shutdown in history
Why it matters
On January 25, 2019, President Donald Trump signed a funding bill that officially ended the longest government shutdown in US history, lasting 43 days. The shutdown was a result of a political standoff primarily over healthcare issues, which led to significant disruptions in government services. Nearly one million federal employees were affected, going without pay during this period. The resolution of the shutdown came after intense negotiations and public pressure, highlighting the impact of political disagreements on everyday Americans. The bill signed by Trump restored funding to various government agencies and allowed workers to return to their jobs.
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