Congress has voted to conclude the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, advancing a package that restores vital services such as food assistance and air-traffic control. The measure passed in the House with a vote of 222-209, heavily influenced by President Donald Trump's support which kept most Republicans aligned despite Democratic dissent.

The bill, having already secured Senate approval, will be signed into law by Trump, allowing government operations to resume but only extending funding until January 30. This sets the stage for continued discussions on federal health insurance subsidies, which remain a point of contention.

The closure of the shutdown comes as neither party emerges victorious. A poll indicated an almost even split in public blame, intensifying pressures as th

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