President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill on Wednesday night, November 12, 2025. This act ended a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial hardship for federal workers who missed paychecks. It also stranded many travelers at airports and created long lines at some food banks.
Trump signs government funding bill after 43-day shutdown
The shutdown highlighted the deep divisions between parties in Washington. Mr. Trump took unusual actions, including canceling projects and trying to fire federal workers, to pressure Democrats into giving in to his demands.
The Republican President blamed Democrats for the situation and suggested that voters should not support the party in the upcoming midterm elections. “So I just want to tell the American people, you should not forget this,” Mr. Trump said. “When we come up to midterms and other things, don’t forget what they’ve done to our country.”
Standoff Over ACA Tax Credit Leads to Government Shutdown Tension
Democrats aimed to extend an improved tax credit that expires at the end of the year. This credit reduce the cost of health coverage obtained through Affordable Care Act marketplaces. They refused to support a short-term spending bill that did not include this priority. Republicans argued that this was a separate issue to discuss later.
“We told you 43 days ago from bitter experience that government shutdowns don’t work,” said Rep. Tom Cole, the Republican chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. “They never achieve the goal that you announce. And guess what? You haven’t achieved that goal yet, and you’re not going to.”
The frustration and stress caused by the shutdown were clear when lawmakers debated the spending measure on the House floor. Republicans claimed that Democrats wanted to use the pain caused by the shutdown to win a policy argument.
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