After a record-breaking 40 days of political deadlock, the U.S. Senate has officially voted to end the longest government shutdown in American history. Lawmakers reached a bipartisan breakthrough following a tense weekend of negotiations in Washington, paving the way to restore essential federal operations. The agreement, which marks a rare cross-party compromise, provides temporary funding and outlines a framework for broader budget discussions expected in the coming weeks. Despite the breakthrough, more than 1.4 million federal employees remain without pay as government services begin the slow process of resuming normal operations. WATCH

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