WASHINGTON D.C. After 40 days of shuttered federal agencies, furloughed workers, and widespread disruption, U.S. Senate leaders announced late Sunday night they have reached a tentative bipartisan deal to reopen the government.

The breakthrough, confirmed by sources on both sides of the aisle on Monday, November 10, 2025, proposes a stopgap funding measure that would finance the government through January. This move aims to end the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history, which has impacted everything from national parks to essential food assistance programs.

The impasse, which began over intense disputes regarding healthcare subsidies and federal spending priorities, appears to be temporarily resolved by postponing the contentious healthcare vote until December.

“This agreement will allow us to resume critical services while we continue negotiations,” said a senior Democratic aide.

The 40-day shutdown has had severe consequences. The aviation industry reported major disruptions, with data showing over 2,000 daily flight cancellations last week as federal air traffic controllers and security personnel worked without pay.

Furthermore, millions of Americans faced uncertainty regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Reports indicated the USDA had instructed states to deliver only 65% of benefits, a move that was being legally challenged before the Supreme Court as of this weekend.

If the stopgap measure passes the Senate and the House as expected early this week, federal workers could return and essential programs, including veterans’ services and food assistance, could resume full operations within days. The news sent stock futures rising early Monday morning, signaling relief from the financial markets over the end of the costly political standoff.