US Shutdown ends after 43 Days

November 17, 2025

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On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed a bill to fund the United States government, officially ending a record-breaking 43-day shutdown.

The shutdown had left thousands of federal workers without pay, caused delays at airports, and led many people to seek help from food banks.

The shutdown began after a disagreement between Republicans and Democrats over health care funding. Democrats wanted to extend a tax credit that helps Americans afford health insurance, while Republicans said that issue should be dealt with later. Because they couldn’t agree, the government ran out of money and closed many of its offices and services.

The bill passed the House of Representatives on Thursday and had already been approved by the Senate earlier in the week.

The new law funds parts of the government until January 30. It also makes sure federal workers get back pay and won’t lose their jobs right away. People who depend on food assistance programmes will continue to receive help for the rest of the budget year.

While this ends the shutdown, many lawmakers remain unhappy. Some Republicans were upset about last-minute changes to the bill, and Democrats were disappointed that the health care tax credit was not included. They worry that without the credit, many Americans will lose their health insurance or face higher costs.

Article written by Milli Banbury

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research and writing.

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On the last day of camp, the Year 8 group packed their gear in near silence. The sky over the ranges was thick with grey cloud, and the wind kept tugging at the tents. When the teacher asked who wanted to stay for the evening walk, only a few hands went up. The rest of the group stayed near the dining shelter, sipping hot chocolate and watching the rain move in across the field. Later, everyone rushed to help tie down the loose tarpaulin before it could blow away.

What can you infer about the students’ feelings on the last day of camp?

They were bored because the camp activities had finished early. They were tired and uneasy because the weather was getting worse. They were excited to explore in the rain after dinner. They were annoyed because the teacher cancelled the evening walk.