US Government Shutdown Ends After 42-Day Standoff
The longest US government shutdown in history concludes after 42 days as Democrats fail to secure healthcare concessions. Analysis of the political fallout and what comes next.
The longest US government shutdown in history concludes after 42 days as Democrats fail to secure healthcare concessions. Analysis of the political fallout and what comes next.
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