The partial federal government shutdown has officially ended after President Donald Trump signed a short-term funding bill, restoring operations for agencies that had been closed or operating under limited authority.
The legislation, approved by Congress amid intense negotiations, provides temporary appropriations for key government functions and prevents further disruption of federal services. It keeps most departments funded while lawmakers work on broader budget agreements.
The action came as a looming deadline for funding the Department of Homeland Security approached, raising urgency among Capitol Hill negotiators to reach a compromise. By signing the bill, Trump averted an extension of the shutdown and ensured that federal employees return to full pay and duty status.
The temporary funding measure does not resolve all outstanding budget disputes, meaning lawmakers must continue negotiating on longer-term appropriations before the next deadline. Congressional leaders from both parties said they plan to resume talks on comprehensive spending bills in the coming weeks.
Federal agencies immediately began restoring services that had been suspended during the funding lapse, and exempt employees who remained on the job throughout the shutdown are expected to receive back pay. The passage of the bill brings a reprieve to thousands of federal workers and benefits recipients affected by the closure.
While the immediate crisis has passed, funding disagreements remain unresolved, and the focus now turns to upcoming budget deadlines and the negotiation of more permanent appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year.