President Trump Says U.S. Government Shutdown Near Resolution
Trump announced progress toward ending the 40-day U.S. government shutdown as the Senate readies a funding bill with bipartisan support.
Summary
On Nov. 9, President Donald Trump stated that the United States is close to ending the 40-day government shutdown. The Senate is preparing to vote on a revised funding bill to extend government operations until January 2026, which has sufficient Democratic backing but still requires approval from the House of Representatives and Trump’s signature to become law.
Terms & Concepts
- Government Shutdown: A situation where non-essential federal government offices close due to lack of funding authorization.