President Donald Trump has officially ended the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, signing a temporary funding bill into law late Wednesday. The historic 43-day closure has officially concluded, bringing relief to millions of federal employees and resuming vital government services. This landmark decision came shortly after the House of Representatives passed the measure, securing the President’s support and ensuring a unified Republican front despite significant Democratic opposition.
The newly signed legislation is set to revitalize crucial systems, including the air-traffic control network, and guarantee back pay for hundreds of thousands of federal workers. Essential food assistance programs, which were disrupted by the shutdown, will also be reinstated. Approximately 1.3 million federal employees, who were either furloughed or compelled to work without compensation, will now see their paychecks restored. The bill ensures that all affected workers will receive their owed back pay as operations fully resume. Beyond immediate relief, the package also secures full-year funding for key sectors such as Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs, and the Department of Agriculture, safeguarding critical food assistance programs like SNAP. While the immediate crisis is resolved, the underlying political disputes remain, signaling future legislative challenges.