US federal employees go back to work after longest shutdown in history

France 24Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:30:25 PM
US federal employees go back to work after longest shutdown in history
The recent reopening of federal agencies marks the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which lasted 43 days and left many federal employees furloughed. President Trump signed a spending bill to end the impasse, as reported by multiple sources. The lingering effects of this shutdown are likely to be felt for months, impacting various sectors. In a broader context, Scotland's initiative to issue its own government bonds, dubbed 'kilts', reflects a growing trend in regional financial autonomy. Meanwhile, technological advancements are highlighted by the malfunction of a Russian humanoid robot, underscoring the challenges in robotics.
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