U.S. Shutdown: Record-Breaking U.S. Senate Shutdown Nears End After Bipartisan Deal

U.S. Shutdown: After 41 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is nearing its conclusion. The U.S. Senate passed a spending bill 60-40, supported by eight Democrats breaking from their party, to fund the government until January 30, 2026. The bill includes funding for essential government operations, back pay for furloughed workers, and provisions to halt layoffs until the end of January.