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Longest-Ever Shutdown Ends

Longest-Ever Shutdown Ends
The House of Representatives side of the U.S. Capitol building during the government shutdown in Washington on Nov. 12, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Epoch Times Staff
Epoch Times Staff
11/12/2025|Updated: 11/12/2025
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This government shutdown, which ended after 43 days last night, was different. It lasted longer, cost more, and probably accomplished less than any in history. 
That’s because the country is deeply divided, and a lot of people are mad about it, some experts say. 
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