Trump signs spending bill to end longest shutdown in US history

President Trump signed a spending bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which lasted 43 days. The House approved the bill late Wednesday, following Senate approval.

Trump stated the government would "resume normal operations" after the shutdown affected 1.4 million federal employees and disrupted services, including air travel.

The bill funds the government until January 30 and ensures federal workers are paid for missed time and maintains food aid programs. It also promises a future vote on healthcare subsidies, which were a point of contention among lawmakers.

Senate Democrats initiated the shutdown, but some broke ranks to pass the package, sparking frustration within the party.