DEVELOPING: Senators Take Historic Leap Toward Reopening Government

Breaking News: Senators Take Historic Leap Toward Reopening Government A bipartisan group of Senate Democrats and Republicans has reached a deal to reopen the government after the longest shutdown in US history. The agreement, voted on Sunday, would fund the government through January 30 and include full-year funding for three appropriations bills. The vote, which passed 60 to 40, marked the first step towards passing the measure in the Senate. Seven Democrats and one independent joined most Republicans to advance the bill, which now needs a simple majority to pass. The deal includes full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, through September 30, 2026. The legislation still needs to pass the House before the shutdown can end. The Senate's move comes after a record-breaking 35-day shutdown, which has left thousands of federal workers without pay. The agreement is a crucial step towards resolving the crisis, but its fate remains uncertain until it passes the House. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.