The US Senate Advances Funding Bill to End Government Shutdown

On 09 November, the United States Senate advances a bill to reauthorize funding and undo layoffs of some federal employees, marking it as a significant progress towards ending the longest government shutdown in history. The 40-day shutdown caused widespread disruption, including mass federal worker furloughs, court fights over aid payments, and severe nationwide air travel capacity reductions. The legislation, which passed with a narrow 60-vote margin, authorizes government funding through 30 January 2026, guarantees retroactive pay for furloughed federal workers, and prevents further layoffs.