US Senate Clears Bill to End Historic Shutdown, Awaits Crucial House Vote
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The US government may finally be on the path to reopening after a record-breaking 41-day shutdown. The Senate has passed a bill to end the impasse, but it's now up to the House of Representatives to give its final approval. The legislation, which has the support of President Donald Trump, aims to extend health care tax credits that were a major point of contention between Democrats and Republicans. The deal was reached after weeks of grueling negotiations, with the Senate finally voting 60-40 in favor of the bill. However, the path to resolution is not yet clear. The House is set to reconvene on Wednesday afternoon, and lawmakers are facing pressure to act quickly. House Speaker Mike Johnson has urged members to return to Washington immediately due to shutdown-related travel delays. For many Americans, the wait is getting longer. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have gone unpaid, and those relying on food aid are facing uncertainty about when their benefits will resume. The US Supreme Court is also set to consider a request from President Trump to throw out a $5 million judgment in a defamation case. The coming days will be crucial in determining when the government will fully reopen. As lawmakers return to Washington, they face a daunting task: finding a solution to the shutdown that has left the country on edge.
