Senate Moves to End Historic U.S. Shutdown After Democratic Split

The U. S. Senate is making significant strides towards bringing an end to the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history, following a pivotal agreement by a bloc of moderate Democrats to advance a bill without securing an extension for crucial healthcare subsidies. This decision has sparked backlash within the party, particularly among progressive members, who view the move as a concession to Republican demands that could undermine public health initiatives. The shutdown, which ha