U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law a short-term spending bill to reopen the federal government, officially ending the longest government shutdown in American history, which lasted 43 days.
The decision came just hours after the House of Representatives approved the measure with a 222–209 vote, following the Senate’s narrow approval of the same bill two days earlier.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump confirmed that federal operations will resume immediately, acknowledging the widespread impact the shutdown had on millions of Americans.
“People were hurt by this shutdown,” Trump said. “The government will now return to normal operations.”
Millions Affected by the Shutdown
Since early October, many government services were suspended, leaving an estimated 1.4 million federal employees either furloughed or working without pay.
Critical programs such as food assistance were temporarily halted, and air travel across the United States faced major disruptions due to staff shortages within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
According to officials, the FAA has already begun restoring full operations ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, one of the busiest travel periods in the country.
Political Blame Game Continues
Before signing the bill, Trump blamed the Democratic Party for the budget crisis, arguing that the shutdown was driven by partisan political motives.
“They did it for purely political reasons,” Trump stated. “With the midterm elections approaching, don’t forget what they did to this country.”
The president also called on lawmakers from both parties to ensure that another shutdown “never happens again.”
While the newly approved funding package temporarily resolves the budget deadlock, analysts warn that intense negotiations over long-term spending and fiscal priorities are likely to resume in the coming weeks.
