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Senate Negotiates Urgently to End 30-Day Government Shutdown

10/31/2025

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The U.S. Senate is exploring a resolution to end the government shutdown after 30 days.
A bipartisan group of senators pursues dual-track negotiations to reopen the government.
They aim to fund long-term needs for key agencies, including the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the lack of new Republican proposals.
The urgency grows as food-assistance programs near expiration, affecting over 40 million Americans.

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Story summary

The U.S. Senate is exploring a resolution to end the government shutdown after 30 days.
A bipartisan group of senators pursues dual-track negotiations to reopen the government.
They aim to fund long-term needs for key agencies, including the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the lack of new Republican proposals.
The urgency grows as food-assistance programs near expiration, affecting over 40 million Americans.