By Gloria Nosa
In a dramatic late-night breakthrough, US senators have struck a bipartisan deal that could finally bring an end to the longest government shutdown in American history, according to reports from CBS News, a partner network of the BBC.
The agreement — hammered out after weeks of tense negotiations between Democrats and Republicans — is expected to be presented on the Senate floor for a crucial vote in the coming hours. If approved, it would restore full government operations and bring relief to millions of federal workers and citizens affected by the prolonged shutdown.
Sources close to the negotiations revealed that the deal includes a temporary funding bill paired with a commitment to address the core budget disputes that triggered the shutdown. However, specific details on the concessions made by both parties remain closely guarded.
Political observers say the move signals a major turning point in Washington’s standoff, which has already disrupted public services, delayed federal salaries, and rattled financial markets.
Despite the optimism surrounding the announcement, analysts caution that several hurdles remain. The bill must still clear procedural votes in both chambers of Congress and be signed into law by President Donald Trump before government agencies can fully resume normal operations.
A Senate aide familiar with the discussions told CBS News that while the deal marks “meaningful progress,” full implementation “could take several days, depending on how swiftly both chambers act.”
As of now, the American public is waiting anxiously for lawmakers to finalize the process and officially bring the record-breaking shutdown — which has stretched into weeks — to an end.
