USA Shutdown Lifted as Congress Passes Temporary Funding Bill
Federal operations are resuming after a 43-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, as President Donald TRUMP signed a temporary spending measure. The House of Representatives passed the bill with a narrow 222–209 vote, followed by Senate approval. Federal agencies are now restoring services, providing relief to 1.4 million employees who faced unpaid work or furloughs.
The shutdown disrupted essential programs, including food assistance and air travel, due to staffing shortages at the Federal Aviation Administration. Meanwhile, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a major overhaul of cryptocurrency classifications, signaling potential regulatory shifts for digital assets.