The longest-ever US government shutdown officially ended on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump signed a funding bill negotiated by Repulican lawmakers and a small group of moderate Democrats.
His signature draws to a close the second government shutdown he’s overseen in the White House, one that magnified the partisan divisions in Washington as his administration took unprecedented unilateral actions — including canceling projects and trying to fire federal workers — to pressure Democrats into relenting on their demands.
The record 43-day shutdown caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
The signing ceremony came
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