Bipartisan US shutdown deal will sharpen divisions among Democrats

Published: 11/10/2025
Bipartisan US shutdown deal will sharpen divisions among Democrats
The bipartisan US shutdown deal has been approved by the Senate, signaling an end to the longest shutdown in US history. Furloughed federal employees will return to work and receive back pay, as services like air travel, food aid, and national parks resume. However, divisions among Democrats have surfaced, with some critiquing the deal for not addressing healthcare concerns, signaling future internal party conflicts. Trump's hardline stance during the shutdown paid off, securing concessions without significant changes. The article suggests that more shutdown fights may loom ahead.