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Trump Ends Shutdown, Funds Nutrition Program and Issues Pardons

11/17/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the longest U.S. government shutdown, funding through January 30, 2026.
The bill funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for over 42 million Americans.
Trump backed using H-1B visas to hire foreign workers despite criticism.
He announced plans for the Justice Department to probe Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Bill Clinton.
Trump issued pardons for over 70 individuals tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the longest U.S. government shutdown, funding through January 30, 2026.
The bill funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for over 42 million Americans.
Trump backed using H-1B visas to hire foreign workers despite criticism.
He announced plans for the Justice Department to probe Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Bill Clinton.
Trump issued pardons for over 70 individuals tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election.