After a six-week stalemate, the US Senate passes legislation to reopen the government, ending the longest shutdown in history. Despite criticism from within their party, five moderate Democrats joined Republicans to ratify a deal. The bill includes a reversal of mass firings, protection against further layoffs, and guarantees back pay for federal workers. However, the future of health care subsidies remains uncertain, with House Speaker Mike Johnson yet to commit to a December vote in the Senate.

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