The longest shutdown going on in America has ended. The Senate-backed bill to end the longest shutdown in American history was approved by the House, after which it was sent to US President Donald Trump for signature. Trump signed this bill.

Nearly all Republicans and some Democrats voted in favor of the bill to end the shutdown. The voting figure to pass it was 222-209. President Donald Trump said regarding the bill, ‘I am always ready to work with anyone, even the other party. We will work on some issue related to health care and we will forget this madness of Obamacare.

Trump blamed the Democratic Party for the cancellation and delay of 20,000 flights. He said that more than 10 lakh government employees were deprived of their salaries, food stamp benefits were stopped for millions of Americans.

He further said that it is an honor to sign this incredible bill and get our country working again. Now all government work will start again. However, it may take some time for the situation to return to normal. There was a significant impact on air services during the shutdown. However, even after the shutdown ends, service will not return to normal immediately; It may take some time. According to American media, more than 900 flights were canceled in America today.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said in his speech in the House before the vote, ‘They knew it would hurt, but they did it anyway. This entire process was in vain. It was wrong and cruel. The federal funding bill will provide financial support to most government agencies through January 30. This bill will provide full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNP) for the remainder of the fiscal year. This will fully fund child nutrition programs, including free and reduced-cost school meals.

Earlier, during the shutdown, the Trump government had stopped half the amount of food provided to the poor living in America. However, the lower court had removed this ban and ordered immediate release of funds, after which the government moved towards the Supreme Court. Then the Supreme Court also temporarily approved Trump’s decision.

SNAP is run for poor people in America. About one in eight Americans who are from low-income families receives assistance under this program. SNAP is America’s largest food assistance program, helping about 42 million people buy food. Most of these beneficiaries live at or below the poverty line.

Donald Trump: Often, companies making profits in the stock market declare dividends for their investors so that they can also get some part of the profit amount. In this sequence, US President Donald Trump has also announced a payment of $2,000 for most Americans.

He has called it a dividend related to his tariff policy. Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on Sunday that everyone (except high income earners) will be given a dividend of at least $2,000 per person. However, Trump also told when the dividend is to be paid and who will be considered in the high income category.

Outcry due to shutdown in America

Trump has talked about giving dividend at a time when there is a shutdown going on in America, which is the longest shutdown in history till date. Due to this, many Americans are having to rely on food banks. Food banks are collecting food through donations and distributing it among the destitute people. Due to the shutdown in America, salaries of government employees have stopped and it has become difficult for them to spend their days. In many big cities like California, Texas, Arizona, long queues of people are being seen in front of food banks.

Why does shutdown happen?

A shutdown occurs when Parliament or the US Congress fails to pass a funding bill. Due to this the government has no funds left to spend. In such a situation, many non-essential employees are sent on leave without salary. Even small businessmen suffer losses. Due to work stoppage, it also has a negative impact on the economy.

Trump defends tariffs

Meanwhile, defending his tariff policy, Trump said, “Those who are against tariffs are fools! Now we are the richest and most respected country in the world, where inflation is negligible and the stock market is at record levels. Plans like 401k (retirement savings scheme) are at the highest level ever.”

Citing record investment and factory growth, he said America is earning trillions of dollars and will soon start paying off its huge debt of $37 trillion.

indiscriminate earnings from tariffs

Earlier, Trump government officials had estimated that his tariff policy could earn the government more than $300 billion every year. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has also said that America can gain up to $50 billion every month from tariffs. According to data released by the US Treasury Department, the government earned $26.6 billion from tariffs in the month of June alone. The White House said that by July 29, 2025, more than $ 150 billion was earned from tariffs.

What is tariff?

Tariff is the tax that is imposed on the goods of foreign companies. American companies pay this during import. Due to high tariffs, goods coming from abroad become expensive in the market and people do not buy them and turn to products made in their own country.

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The US government shutdown has now entered its sixth week, leaving millions of federal employees across the country working without pay or being furloughed. Due to the shutdown, flights are being canceled at airports. Food aid programs are affected. Common people are being affected due to the stoppage of government services. According to experts, this has become the longest government shutdown in American history, raising questions not only about the administrative structure but also the credibility of the democratic process.

For the first time, Senate lawmakers are trying to break this deadlock, but there are no signs of any progress in bipartisan talks. Democrats want the government to first pass the federal budget and then discuss policy issues, while the Trump administration is adamant on combining health policy and border security talks. This impasse is slowly starting to affect the American economy. Government loans to small businesses are closed, national parks and museums are locked, and many government contractors are on the verge of bankruptcy.

Trump’s adamant stance – ‘No compromise’

President Donald Trump made it clear on social media on Saturday (November 8, 2025) that he is not ready to compromise with the Democrats. He attacked the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and said that it is the worst health care system in the world. Trump wants Congress to give money directly to citizens so they can buy insurance themselves. This is an idea that can bring fundamental changes in the American health system. However, Trump’s proposal has been rejected outright by the Democratic Party, saying it will give unfair advantage to insurance companies and the private health sector and will make healthcare more expensive for the poor.

Trump attacks filibuster, demands change in Senate procedure

Amid the shutdown crisis, Trump has made another controversial suggestion. He asked Republican lawmakers to eliminate the filibuster rule, which requires 60 votes in the Senate to pass any legislation. If this rule is abolished, Republicans can pass legislation with a simple majority, thereby completely bypassing the Democrats.

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The ongoing government shutdown in America is now having a direct impact on the country’s air services. As of Friday morning, more than 800 flights have been cancelled, which is four times more than on Thursday. Amid this crisis, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a 4% reduction in flight operations at 40 major airports in the country, including major hubs like New York, Los Angeles and San Diego.

This order of FAA has come into effect from Friday and if the shutdown prolongs, then this reduction may increase up to 10% by next week. According to CNN report, airlines have already canceled hundreds of flights to avoid possible chaos.

FAA and US government response

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday, “This step will temporarily reduce the number of flights, but we will work with the airlines to implement it in a controlled manner.” The FAA has warned that if the shutdown continues, up to 4,000 flights per day could be affected, as many air traffic control towers are facing staff shortages.

Where and when will flight cuts be implemented

Bloomberg’s report suggests that flights will be mainly affected between 6 am and 10 pm. In the initial phase, 4% flights will be reduced, which can be increased to 10% next week. However, international flights are currently exempted from this rule.

Which airlines are most affected?

According to analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu, America’s four big airlines – American Airlines, Delta, United and Southwest will be most affected in November and December. According to the FlightAware website, as of 4:30 am on Friday, 800 flights had been cancelled, whereas on Thursday this number was only 201. Airlines have said that full refund will be given to passengers whose flights have been cancelled.

What could happen next?

FAA officials say that if the government shutdown does not end soon, there will be increased pressure on air traffic management. Due to lack of staff, both security and timing can be affected. Experts believe that if the situation continues like this, travelers may face serious problems during the Thanksgiving travel season.

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Stock market outlook: The next week is going to be important for the stock market as many important factors such as the results of the second quarter, stopping the functioning of the US government and the release of FOMC minutes will affect the perception of investors and the direction of the market.

Quarterly results will be announced

From the next business week starting on Monday, companies will announce their results of the July-September quarter. During this period, on October 9, the country’s largest IT service provider Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Tata Alexi are also going to declare their second quarter results. The quarterly results of these high-profile companies will help in deciding the market’s stand. This is expected to create a stir in different sectors and segments.

IPO market will be stirred

Meanwhile, the primary market will also be stirred as the IPO of Tata Capital is going to be launched next. Apart from this, investors will also keep an eye on the IPO of LG Electronics, who can play an important role in shaping the market notion.

Many things will be in focus on the global front

At the global level, investors are keeping an eye on the ongoing shutdown in the US. Health insurance subsidies between Republican and Democrats have been stunned. This is affecting work. Millions of employees have become unemployed. On one hand, Democrats are calling the subsidy of the affordable care act necessary.

On the other hand, Republican is calling it a case related to immigration. President Trump has accused Democrats of taking the public hostage. In addition, the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will release the minutes of its 16-17 September meeting. These information will be told about the interest rates and the stance of the fed on the monetary policy.

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H 1b visa: The US Government Shutdown, which began on 1 October, has completely stalled the H1B visa process. The biggest impact of this is on the Indian professionals who are H1B visa beneficiaries. According to data, more than 71% of Indians are Indian professionals in H1B visa holders.

The US Department of Labor releases the required LCA (Labor Condition Application) before approved any H1B visa application. But due to shutdown, the functioning of the department has stopped.

New visa cannot be released

According to immigration lawyers, if the employees have not taken LCA approval before the shutdown, then no new H1B visa can be given. Apart from this, change in the condition of visa will also not be possible. Sophie Alcorn, an immigration lawyer of Silicon Valley, said that this will have the most impact on new applications. At the same time, there will be no effect on the already ongoing matters as American citizenship and immigration services (USCIs) work on the basis of their fees and are not dependent on the Congress budget.

Employees and their families increased concern

The situation of thousands of technical staff and their families has been affected due to shutdown. The legal status of many employees depends directly on government approval. Startup companies are facing uncertainty about their employees. It also includes the founder who is on a visa himself. The process of recruitment of high skilled employees and visa renewal has stopped completely. O 1 visa people, who are given special abilities in science, art or business, are also facing similar uncertainty as the immigration process has slowed down and affected due to shutdown.

H1B visa fee increase

There is no fixed date of government shutdown. President Trump has recently announced an increase in visa fee for the new H1B visa applicants by $ 1,00,000. Along with this, a plan has been made to change the lottery system to give priority to high -paying employees. This shutdown started on 1 October at 12:01 pm local time and no end date is fixed. The last long shutdown lasted for 35 days during Trump’s tenure, which was the longest in the last four decades. Until the Congress agrees on funding, Indian professionals working in America will have to wait uncertain.