Trump Signs Bill to End US Government Shutdown

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

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US President Donald Trump has signed a major spending bill into law, bringing an end to a brief partial shutdown of the federal government after lawmakers reached a last-minute funding agreement. Funding Restored Across Key Departments The legislation restores funding for most federal agencies

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Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding Bill

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Senate Democrats have blocked a Republican-backed funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, increasing the risk of a partial US government shutdown. The move comes amid sharp disagreements over immigration enforcement and border security policy. Immigration Policy at Core of Dispute Democrats said they cannot support the funding bill unless changes are made to

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US House Returns For Vote To End Government Shutdown

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives returned to Washington after nearly eight weeks away to vote on legislation aimed at ending the nation’s longest government shutdown. The chamber reconvened on November 11, 2025, following a hiatus that started on September 19. Shutdown Reaches Historic Length The shutdown, which began October 1, marked a 43-day funding lapse. […]

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US Senate Passes Bill to End Shutdown

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2025

The United States Senate approved a funding measure on Monday aimed at ending the federal government shutdown, currently the longest in US history. The vote was 60–40, with all but one Republican and eight Democrats voting in favour. The legislation now moves to the United States House of Representatives for approval. What the Bill Does […]

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US Senate Nears Shutdown Deal Amid No Guarantees

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2025

After more than five weeks of stalemate, the United States Senate is reported to have reached a tentative agreement with moderate Democrats to reopen the government, though key hurdles remain and no final guarantee of success has been offered. Possible Framework of the Deal The proposed plan would temporarily fund three major spending bills, while […]

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US Government Shutdown Triggers Mass Flight Cancellations

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

More than 750 flights across the United States were cancelled on Friday amid growing operational disruption caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown. The cancellations began late Thursday and affected several major airports, including those in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directed airlines to scale back

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US Plans 10% Flight Cuts at 40 Airports Amid Shutdown

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to reduce flights by up to 10 per cent at 40 major U.S. airports if the ongoing government shutdown continues. Sean Duffy, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, said the cuts would begin this Friday and be phased in gradually, starting at 4 per cent and reaching 10 per […]

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Airline Chiefs Urge White House to End U.S. Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

The CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines are attending a White House roundtable on Thursday with the U.S. government to press for an end to the ongoing federal shutdown. They join senior officials including Vice President J.D. Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to highlight the severe impact of the shutdown on air travel […]

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Judge Blocks Trump Layoffs Amid Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order that bars the Trump administration from proceeding with layoffs of thousands of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. Judge’s reasoning Judge Susan Illston of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco found that the planned job cuts “appear politically motivated” and lack proper justification.

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Over 3,000 Flights Delayed as U.S. Shutdown Bites

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

The U.S. government shutdown, now in its seventh day, has caused massive air travel disruptions, with more than 3,000 flights delayed nationwide due to staff shortages in air traffic control. Major Airports Affected Airports in Houston, Nashville, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas, and Newark have reported significant delays. At Chicago O’Hare, the Federal Aviation Administration