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Longest government shutdown in U.S. history ends after 43 days

Longest government shutdown in U.S. history ends after 43 days

Update: 2025-11-13
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Federal workers will return to work Thursday for the first time in 43 days. President Trump signed a bill late Wednesday to fund the government, bringing a close to the longest shutdown in history.
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Longest government shutdown in U.S. history ends after 43 days

Longest government shutdown in U.S. history ends after 43 days