After
weeks of paralysis, a bipartisan deal in the U.S. Senate has opened a path to
end the longest government shutdown in the country’s history.
U.S — The agreement, still awaiting final approval, could restore federal operations halted since October and bring relief to millions of workers and families affected by the budget standoff.
Political
Analysis: Senate Breakthrough and Uncertainties Ahead
The
U.S. Senate cleared a key procedural hurdle late Sunday toward restoring
government funding, signaling a possible resolution to the shutdown that began
October 1, 2025.
The
temporary funding measure, extending until January 30, aims to reopen agencies and
resume public services disrupted for over a month.
While
the deal has boosted optimism on Wall Street, political observers caution that
both the House ofRepresentatives and President Donald Trump must still approve
the plan before it becomes law.
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Bipartisan Effort and Political Pressure
The
compromise was negotiated by Senators Maggie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen (Democrats,
New Hampshire) and Angus King (Independent, Maine) — moderates seeking to
balance reopening the government with preserving health insurance subsidies for
24 million Americans.
Shaheen
said via X (formerly Twitter):
“Our best path forward is to both reopen government and secure affordable health coverage for working families.”
However,
progressive Democrats criticized the move, fearing it could give Trump’s
administration leverage over future budget negotiations. The
Republican-controlled House, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, has signaled a
willingness to move the process forward “as quickly as possible.
📉 Economic and Social
Impact
The
prolonged shutdown has already taken a toll.
- Hundreds of thousands of federal employees have missed paychecks.
- Low-income families have seen food subsidies interrupted.
- Air travel disruptions have caused thousands of canceled flights.
White
House economic adviser Kevin Hassett warned that if the closure extends past
mid-November, U.S. GDP could turn negative for the quarter.
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Public Opinion and Political Fallout
A
late-October Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 50% of Americans blame Republicans,
while 43% blame Democrats for the crisis — revealing deep partisan divisions.
Despite
Republican majorities in both chambers, the shutdown has amplified debates
about executive overreach after President Trump’s unilateral spending cuts and
workforce reductions.
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What Comes Next
If
the Senate reaches a full vote this week and the House follows swiftly, the
government could reopen before Thanksgiving.
Yet
the temporary nature of the deal means Congress will face another funding
deadline at the end of January, with unresolved debates over healthcare,
defense spending, and social programs likely to resurface.
By
Carlos Méndez | Supervised by María Quesada, CRNTimes Editor-in-Chief
📅 Published: 2025-11-10T23:30-06:00 (ISO 8601)