The Latest Breaking News from Government Shutdown

"It's been six weeks," one senator said.

The funding bill has passed in the Senate and the House will have to approve it next

U.S. stock futures climbed early Monday, as investors weighed two major developments out of Washington: a significant step toward ending the record-long government shutdown and a surprise stimulus proposal from President Donald Trump.

The U.S. Senate is poised to vote to end the record-breaking 40-day government shutdown, potentially bringing relief to federal workers and the economy. For investors nervous about the political gridlock, history suggests the market’s real move comes after the reopening—and it's typically a strong one.

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The Trump Administration has ordered US states to claw back SNAP benefits issued in full for November amid the ongoing government shutdown, risking penalties for non-compliance.

Bill, a first step to ending the shutdown, will still need to be deliberated and passed by the Senate, and win approval in the house. Key US politics stories from 9 November at a glance

A group of moderate Democratic lawmakers have agreed to move forward with an agreement brokered by Republicans to reopen government.

The amended package will still have to be passed by the House and sent to Trump for his signature, a process that could take days

Over the weekend, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) accused President Donald Trump and his allies of triggering the record-breaking government shutdown because they are funding tax breaks for billionaires while millions of Americans face skyrocketing healthcare costs.

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stock futures Sunday overnight amid reports that the 40-day federal shutdown will end.