Summary
President Trump signed a funding bill that ended a 43-day government shutdown, which was the longest in U.S. history. A poll found that most people believe Trump and the Republican Party gained more from the deal than the Democrats. The shutdown was mainly due to disagreements over extending health care subsidies.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed a bill to end the 43-day government shutdown.
- The shutdown was the longest in U.S. history.
- A CBS News poll showed that 55% of people felt Trump and Republicans benefited more from the deal.
- Only 6% of people polled thought Democrats gained more.
- The shutdown happened because Democrats and Republicans disagreed over health care subsidies.
- Seven Democrats and one independent in the Senate voted with Republicans to end the shutdown.
- Concerns remain about rising health insurance costs, with 65% expecting premiums to increase.
- The poll's margin of error was +/- 3.3 percentage points.
