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Longest U.S. Shutdown Ends as Ex-Newsom Chief of Staff Indicted in Corruption Probe
Shutdown Details: Lasted over 40 days, beginning October 1 and ending with a stopgap funding measure through January 30. Caused missed paychecks for federal workers, airline delays, and disruption of SNAP (food stamps) benefits for millions. Senate passed the reopening bill with a 60–40 vote; eight Democrats joined Republicans. Political Narrative: Claims Democrats acted out of political spite, prioritizing hurting Trump over helping Americans. Suggests Democrats repeatedly voted against measures to fund food stamps. Predicts another shutdown could occur after January 30. President…
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