Senate Moves Toward Ending the 40-Day Government Shutdown

The US government shutdown is nearing an end as the Senate advances a bill to keep the government open until January 30, 2026, with ongoing debates over healthcare and federal funding. The shutdown has caused widespread disruptions including flight cancellations, delays, and cuts to food assistance programs like SNAP, impacting millions of Americans and federal workers. Legal rulings have mandated partial payments of SNAP benefits, and airline industries face significant operational challenges due to staffing shortages. Political negotiations continue amid economic concerns and public dissatisfaction.