Government Shutdown Appears Near End After Bill Passes Key Vote Before Final Vote Today

The U.S. House has advanced a bill to end the government shutdown, with a final vote expected within hours. The record-breaking 43-day shutdown is on track to come to an end as federal funding legislation gains momentum. The legislation aims to reopen the government and provide relief to millions of Americans affected by the prolonged closure. A successful vote would bring an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.