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Historic U.S. Shutdown Ends, Millions Face Lasting Disruptions

11/17/2025

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Shutdown Ends, Disruptions Continue

The longest U.S. government shutdown has ended.
Millions of Americans, including federal workers and airline passengers, face disruptions with lasting effects on safety-net programs.
The agreement funds food aid and veterans programs, but Democrats did not secure health insurance provisions.
Polls show both parties share blame for the shutdown, with Americans frustrated by the $11 billion impact.
Lawmakers now have until the end of January to finalize additional spending bills.

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Indivisible Challenges Democrats

Indivisible launched its largest primary effort targeting Senate Democrats who supported the government reopening deal.
Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible, criticized Senate Democrats for not standing firm against Republicans, saying it harmed millions.
Indivisible aims to back progressive candidates and urges U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to step aside.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) defended her vote, as tensions rose within the party over leadership and potential defections.

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Shutdown Ends, Disruptions Continue

The longest U.S. government shutdown has ended.
Millions of Americans, including federal workers and airline passengers, face disruptions with lasting effects on safety-net programs.
The agreement funds food aid and veterans programs, but Democrats did not secure health insurance provisions.
Polls show both parties share blame for the shutdown, with Americans frustrated by the $11 billion impact.
Lawmakers now have until the end of January to finalize additional spending bills.

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