Trump To END Record Shutdown!

President Trump’s endorsement of a bipartisan Senate deal ends America’s longest government shutdown in history, delivering victory for conservative fiscal discipline while exposing deep fractures within the Democratic Party.

Story Highlights

Trump backs Senate agreement ending record 42-day shutdown, reversing federal employee layoffs
Bipartisan deal passed 60-40 with eight Democratic defectors breaking party ranks
Agreement separates bloated ACA subsidies from government funding, forcing December vote
Federal workers return to jobs while SNAP benefits continue at elevated levels

Trump’s Strategic Leadership Ends Historic Standoff

President Donald Trump announced his support for the Senate’s bipartisan agreement to reopen the federal government, stating “I’ll abide by the deal. The deal is good.” The 42-day shutdown, which began October 1, 2025, became the longest in U.S. history as Trump leveraged the crisis to advance conservative priorities including federal workforce reductions and fiscal restraint. His endorsement came after the Senate passed the continuing resolution 60-40 on November 10, with House Speaker Mike Johnson scheduling a vote for November 12.

The agreement reverses Trump’s earlier federal employee layoffs while maintaining his core objective of government efficiency. Federal workers will return to their positions with back pay, and the deal extends funding through January 30, 2026. This strategic approach allowed Trump to demonstrate executive authority while achieving bipartisan cooperation—a stark contrast to the gridlock that plagued previous administrations during similar crises.

Democratic Party Fractures Under Pressure

Eight Senate Democrats broke ranks with party leadership to support the deal, exposing significant internal divisions within the party. Democratic leaders expressed outrage at the compromise, with some calling it “malpractice” and “pathetic.” The defections weakened Democratic leverage and highlighted the party’s struggle to maintain unity on key policy priorities, particularly regarding Affordable Care Act subsidies that were separated from the immediate funding agreement.

The compromise forces Democrats to fight the ACA subsidy battle separately in December, without the leverage of government shutdown threats. This tactical defeat demonstrates how Trump’s negotiating strategy successfully isolated progressive priorities while securing essential government operations. The party’s inability to hold together during the crisis reflects deeper ideological splits that conservatives can exploit in future legislative battles.

Economic Relief and Conservative Wins

The deal provides immediate relief for millions of Americans affected by the shutdown while advancing conservative fiscal principles. Air traffic controllers, who worked without pay during the crisis, will receive back pay and promised bonuses. SNAP benefits continue at elevated levels through September, ensuring food security for vulnerable families. The agreement also restores veterans’ benefits and other essential services disrupted during the shutdown.

President Trump signals support for Senate agreement to end shutdown: ‘I’ll abide by the deal’https://t.co/PMYHPq5jjo

— The Hill (@thehill) November 10, 2025

Most importantly for conservatives, the deal separates wasteful ACA subsidies from core government funding, forcing Democrats to justify healthcare spending on its own merits. This approach aligns with conservative principles of limited government and fiscal responsibility, preventing the bundling of progressive priorities with essential services. The temporary nature of the funding also maintains pressure for long-term budget reforms that could reduce federal spending and bureaucratic bloat.