Takeaways as Shutdown Nears End

The U.S. Capitol building on the 41st day of the government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, in Washington on Nov. 10, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The six-week government shutdown seems nearly over. 

The stalemate between Republicans and Democrats broke on Sunday when eight Senate Democrats sided with Republicans on a stopgap spending measure. The House will vote on the package on Wednesday.