The U.S. Senate passes a crucial funding bill with a 60-40 vote, bringing lawmakers one step closer to ending the 41-day government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history. This significant legislative move now awaits approval from the House of Representatives, with a vote expected soon, before it heads to President Trump for his signature.
This shutdown has severely impacted federal operations and left approximately 1.4 million employees either unpaid or working without compensation. Airports have experienced notable disruptions, with over 7,000 flight delays due to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay during the impasse.
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