Summary
President Donald Trump celebrated the expected end of a U.S. government shutdown after the Senate passed a funding bill. He praised Republican leaders for this achievement, which moves the bill forward to the House of Representatives. The shutdown began due to a budgeting impasse and has affected federal operations, like air travel.
Key Facts
- President Trump called the likely end of the government shutdown a "big victory."
- The Senate passed a funding bill with a 60-40 vote, receiving some support from Democrats.
- The House of Representatives, controlled by Republicans, is expected to pass the bill.
- The shutdown, which started on October 1, has been the longest in U.S. history.
- The shutdown affected federal employees, including air traffic controllers, leading to flight delays.
- Democrats wanted the funding bill to include healthcare subsidies, which Republicans opposed.
- The U.S. Congress is responsible for passing a budget to avoid a government shutdown.
- If the House passes the funding bill, it will be sent to President Trump to be signed into law.
