President Trump signed a funding package late Wednesday to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, lasting 43 days.
Eko Hot News reports that Trump framed the agreement as a decisive win over Democrats, emphasizing that the deal sent a clear message that Republicans would not yield to “extortion.” “They had to do it the hard way, and they look very bad,” Trump declared from the Oval Office.
The legislation passed after a tense showdown in Congress, with the House voting 222 to 209 to approve a deal that keeps the government funded through January and some key agencies through fiscal year 2026.
The shutdown had caused widespread disruptions, including federal layoffs and the suspension of essential services such as food assistance programs. With Trump’s signature, federal workers would be paid, and services would be restored.
A key point of contention during the negotiations was the fate of Obamacare subsidies, which Democrats pushed for. The bill includes a December Senate vote on extending those subsidies, though Trump has consistently criticized the Affordable Care Act, calling it a “disaster.”
President Trump signs bill to OFFICIALLY reopen the government, ending the Democrat Shutdown.
Let’s get our country WORKING again. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/QJqX90k9sC
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 13, 2025
Despite objections from some conservative Republicans about a provision benefiting certain senators involved in investigations into Trump’s first term, Speaker Mike Johnson managed to rally enough GOP support to pass the measure.
Now that the shutdown is over, Trump faces a series of critical deadlines, including votes on healthcare and the farm bill, setting the stage for more political battles as he focuses on the upcoming 2024 election.
