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The Digest:

US President Donald Trump has signed a spending bill to end the longest government shutdown in American history, a 43-day stalemate that suspended federal services and left 1.4 million employees without pay. The temporary budget funds the government until January 30 and includes provisions for food aid and federal worker pay, though Trump framed the resolution as a political victory over Democrats.

Key Points:
  • President Trump signed a bill ending the 43-day US government shutdown.
  • The House voted 222-209 to approve the budget after Senate clearance.
  • The deal provides temporary funding only until January 30, 2026.
  • Trump called the outcome a victory, accusing Democrats of doing it "the hard way."
  • The bill ensures back pay for 1.4 million affected federal workers.
  • It includes full funding for agriculture and military construction.
  • Food aid for one in eight Americans was restored via SNAP funding.
As the immediate storm clears, this temporary fix merely sets the stage for another potential fiscal confrontation early next year.

Sources: The Cable