Trump says government to “resume normal operations” as he signs bill to end longest ever shutdown.

 In a move that brings relief to millions of federal workers and the American public, President Donald Trump has signed a bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The 43-day impasse, which began amid heated debates over funding priorities, officially concluded late Wednesday night, allowing the government to "resume normal operations," as Trump himself stated.This shutdown surpassed the previous record of 35 days from 2018-2019, highlighting ongoing fiscal tensions in Washington.

The House of Representatives passed the funding package earlier in the day, paving the way for Trump's signature.While the bill provides temporary funding for most federal agencies through January 30, 2026, it wasn't without controversy.As agencies begin to reopen, the focus shifts to recovery—federal employees returning to work, delayed services resuming, and the broader economic impacts being assessed. CBS News reports that while the shutdown is over, not everything will snap back to normal immediately, with backlogs and disruptions lingering.