CBS News poll finds GOP, Trump seen as getting more from shutdown deal

Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.

• Nov 16

With shutdown over, Senate focus turns to upcoming fight on health care

With the government shutdown finally in the rearview mirror, the focus in the Senate is turning to an upcoming fight over health care.

• Nov 13

Some TSA agents will get $10,000 bonuses for shutdown work, Noem says

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown​ will receive a $10,000 bonus check.

• Nov 13

Most senators whose data was searched won't seek damages under new law

Most senators whose phone records were obtained by investigators in special counsel Jack Smith's office said they won't seek damages under a new law that allows senators to sue for $500,000.

• Nov 13

When will federal employees get back pay now that the shutdown is over?

Federal employees who have gone without pay during the 43-day government shutdown could begin getting paychecks as soon as this Sunday.

• Nov 13

Federal agencies reopen and employees return to work after shutdown ends

The government is starting to reopen after President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through Jan. 30.

• Nov 13

How the longest government shutdown in history came to an end

After 43 days and more than a dozen attempts to reopen the government, President Trump signed the funding package.

• Nov 13

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Jeffries says the "fight is not over" on health care

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CBS News that Democrats will still press to extend a slate of expiring health insurance subsidies after the 43-day-long shutdown.

• Nov 12

SNAP benefits to resume quickly after shutdown ends, experts say

A government funding package signed by President Trump on Wednesday will reopen federal agencies, opening the door for food-stamp recipients to collect their full benefits.

• Nov 13

Flight cancellations, air travel delays persist after shutdown ends

Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

• Nov 13

Government shutdown ends as Trump signs funding bill

President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

• Nov 12

House returns after nearly 2-month absence as shutdown nears end

The House returns Wednesday for the first time since the start of the government shutdown, bringing an end to the chamber's longest absence in recent memory.

• Nov 12

Supreme Court extends brief stay on SNAP payments as shutdown deal nears

With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown​, the Supreme Court has agreed to keep in place a brief pause on SNAP benefit payments.

• Nov 11

Shutdown deal lets senators sue for $500K over data seizures in Jan. 6 probe

A provision of shutdown deal authorizes senators to bring lawsuits if federal law enforcement seizes or subpoenas their data without notifying them, with potential damages of $500,000.

• Nov 11

Deal to end shutdown moves to full House for final vote

The Senate-passed bill to end the record-long government shutdown moved to the full House for a final vote after a key House panel advanced it early Wednesday.

• Nov 11

Khanna explains call for Schumer to be replaced: "Not meeting the moment"

Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is "out of touch with where the party's base is."

• Nov 10

Shutdown deal leaves many Dems furious, with little to show on health care

The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.

• Nov 10

Here's what's in the Senate deal to end the government shutdown

The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.

• Nov 10

Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown

The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.

• Nov 11

Senate approves package to end government shutdown, sending to House

The Senate approved a long-sought funding package that would end the government shutdown late Monday, bringing Congress one step closer to ending a 41-day impasse.

• Nov 10

Senate advances funding measure, moving a step closer to ending shutdown

On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.

• Nov 9

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Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces bill to fund Head Start during shutdown

Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, introduced legislation to restore funding to Head Start programs as some have been forced to close because of the government shutdown.

• Nov 7

Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer to end shutdown

Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.

• Nov 8

More than 2,000 flights canceled on Sunday as Duffy warns of further reduction

The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.

• Nov 10

SNAP recipients will now get up to 65% of November benefits, USDA says

A top official at the Department of Agriculture said food aid beneficiaries will receive up to 65% of their benefits, more than the initial 50% in partial payments.

• Nov 6

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