Trump signs bill ending record 43-day US government shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a government funding bill, officially ending a record 43-day federal shutdown that had left thousands of employees unpaid, disrupted air travel, and strained food banks across the country.

The House approved the measure earlier in the day by a 222–209 vote, following Senate passage on Monday. The bill secures funding for three annual spending measures and extends the rest of government operations through January 30, ensuring back pay for federal workers and preventing further layoffs.

The shutdown was triggered by a partisan standoff over the extension of enhanced health care tax credits under the Affordable Care Act. Democrats insisted on including the subsidies in the funding package, while Republicans pushed to handle the issue separately.

Although the agreement has reopened the government, political tensions remain high, with both parties expected to revisit the contentious health care funding debate in December.