After 43 days of a shutdown, the U.S. federal government has officially reopened as former President Donald Trump signed a temporary funding package that ends the longest government shutdown in the country’s history. The law provides funding for federal agencies until January 30, 2026, and includes back pay for hundreds of thousands of employees who had gone unpaid during the crisis period.
The agreement was reached after lengthy negotiations between Republicans and Democrats, which had stalled for weeks over defense budget issues and funding for social programs. Trump described the deal as a victory for the American people, emphasizing that his goal was “to restore stability and accountability in government.” Meanwhile, his political opponents labeled the shutdown as “unnecessary” and with major economic consequences for the country.
During the shutdown, many federal services were suspended, airports reported numerous delays, and millions of citizens temporarily lost access to aid programs. With the signing of the package, federal employees are expected to return to work over the weekend, and back pay will be distributed within a few days. Economic analysts warn that the financial damage caused could exceed $12 billion, making this one of the most costly political crises in recent years
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