Government Reopens After Longest Shutdown in US History: 4 Things to Know

A large number of government employees have not been receiving paychecks amid the shutdown.

An American Airlines plane takes off near the air traffic control tower at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Nov. 12, 2025. Mario Tama/Getty Images

The government has reopened after President Donald Trump signed a funding bill approved by both chambers of Congress on Nov. 12.

Eight members of the Senate Democratic caucus and six Democratic representatives joined Republicans to pass the legislation.