After a record-breaking 43-day shutdown, the U.S. government finally reopened on November 21st, following intense political gridlock. The standoff began in September, with Democrats pushing for health care tax credits and Republicans insisting on border wall funding. The shutdown caused significant disruptions, including air travel delays, food aid cuts, and unpaid federal workers. A bipartisan group of senators eventually brokered a deal, securing a vote on health insurance tax credits, restoring food aid, and paving the way for a bipartisan appropriations process.

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