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U.S. President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers, stranded travelers at airports and generated long lines at food banks.

2025-11-13

U.S. House passes funding bill to end longest gov't shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a funding bill to end the longest-ever government shutdown.

2025-11-13

Kospi opens higher on imminent end to U.S. gov't shutdown

Shares opened higher Thursday as the U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the record-long government shutdown, lifting investor sentiment.

2025-11-13

Seoul shares up for third straight day on eased U.S. shutdown concerns

Shares closed higher Wednesday for the third consecutive session, driven by eased concerns over the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown. The Korean won fell against the dollar.

2025-11-12

U.S. Senate compromise sets stage for end to government shutdown

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history could end this week after a compromise that would restore federal funding cleared an initial Senate hurdle late on Sunday.

2025-11-11

USDA tells states to undo efforts to issue full food aid benefits

The U.S. Department of Agriculture directed states to roll back any steps taken to issue full food aid benefits to low-income Americans or risk financial penalties. The new guidance issued on Saturday follows a U.S. Supreme Court order on Friday.

2025-11-10

What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA's flight cancellations

If you have upcoming travel plans anytime soon, you might notice fewer options on the airport's departure board.

2025-11-10

U.S. airlines cancel 1,330 flights due to shutdown

U.S. airlines canceled 1,330 flights on the second day of government-mandated flight cuts across the country on Saturday, and the industry braced for more cancellations as the federal shutdown continues.

2025-11-09

Talks to end U.S. shutdown look promising, Senate majority leader says

Bipartisan talks in the U.S. Senate to end the federal shutdown have taken a positive turn, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Saturday, with lawmakers working on deals to temporarily reopen the government.

2025-11-09

Judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from firing workers during the gov't shutdown

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought.

2025-10-16