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Trump Signs Funding Bill, Ending 35-Day Shutdown

2/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a short-term funding bill to end the 35-day shutdown, restoring nine federal agencies.
The measure does not provide funds for a border wall.
A bipartisan conference committee will negotiate border security provisions within three weeks.
The shutdown cost about $11 billion and reduced weekly GDP growth by 0.1 percentage point.
Federal employees faced hardships, missing paychecks and relying on food banks.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting from October 1 to 17, resulted from Congress's failure to pass a funding bill, impacting approximately 800,000 federal employees. This 16-day impasse, driven by disputes over the Affordable Care Act, cost the economy an estimated $24 billion and highlighted ongoing political divisions over budget priorities, particularly regarding healthcare and border security.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a short-term funding bill to end the 35-day shutdown, restoring nine federal agencies.
The measure does not provide funds for a border wall.
A bipartisan conference committee will negotiate border security provisions within three weeks.
The shutdown cost about $11 billion and reduced weekly GDP growth by 0.1 percentage point.
Federal employees faced hardships, missing paychecks and relying on food banks.

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