House Votes to End Longest-Ever Shutdown, Sending Bill to Trump’s Desk

The U.S. Capitol building during the government shutdown in Washington on Nov. 12, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives on Nov. 12 passed a legislative package to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. In a 222–209 vote, the House approved the measure around 8:20 p.m. ET. Six Democrats—Reps. Jared Golden

Trump Signs Bill to Reopen Government, Ending Record-Long Government Shutdown

President Donald Trump signs the bill package to re-open the federal government in the Oval Office of the White House on Nov. 12, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump on Nov. 12 signed a bill passed by both chambers of Congress to fund the government until January, formally bringing an end to

JFK’s Grandson Jack Schlossberg Announces Run for Congress

Jack Schlossberg arrives at the JFK Library in Boston on May 4, 2025. Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of the late former President John F. Kennedy, said on Nov. 11 that he intends to run for the U.S. Congress to represent New York City. Schlossberg—son of JFK’s daughter, Caroline Kennedy, and designer-artist