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Historic U.S. Shutdown Nears End with Bipartisan Funding Deal

11/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The U.S. government shutdown, the longest in history, may end soon as bipartisan negotiations advance a funding bill.
The package includes three full-year appropriations bills and a continuing resolution through January 30, 2026.
The plan lacks an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, generating uncertainty among House Democrats.
The House will review the Senate's package.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting from October 1 to 17, stemmed from a budget impasse over the Affordable Care Act, with House Republicans seeking to defund it. Approximately 800,000 federal employees were furloughed, costing the economy an estimated $24 billion. This event highlighted ongoing partisan divisions in Congress, particularly regarding health care funding, which continue to influence legislative priorities today.

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Story summary

The U.S. government shutdown, the longest in history, may end soon as bipartisan negotiations advance a funding bill.
The package includes three full-year appropriations bills and a continuing resolution through January 30, 2026.
The plan lacks an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, generating uncertainty among House Democrats.
The House will review the Senate's package.

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