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Federal staffers head back to work, Trump's targets challenge U.S. prosecutor in court
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to hold a vote next week on whether to order the Justice Department to release all of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Federal employees begin to return to work as the government reopens
The directive came before President Donald Trump signed a bill to end the government shutdown.
As health insurance bills increase, Republicans are still seeking an Obamacare alternative
The GOP has not coalesced around health care legislation, and is only now starting serious discussions about putting proposals together.
What happened and what’s happening on key dates during the government shutdown
Paychecks will be affected starting Day 10, and museums will close Day 12. The House isn't scheduled to return until Day 14.
Trump signs legislation to reopen the government
Several federal agencies are asking employees to return to work tomorrow. 
Trump signs funding bill, ending longest government shutdown
The approval caps a 43-day congressional standoff that disrupted air travel, federal workers' pay and food benefits for millions.
FAA freezes flight cancellations at 6% as government shutdown ends
The transportation secretary said disruptions to flight schedules will likely get worse before Thanksgiving if a bill is not passed quickly.
What Democrats say they won in the 43-day government shutdown
Although eight senators broke with the party to end the standoff, Democrats say they've proved they can take on the president.
House expected to vote tomorrow on ending the government shutdown
The Supreme Court took action tonight that allows the Trump administration to further hold off on fully funding SNAP benefits.
Supreme Court extends temporary pause on $4 billion in SNAP payments for November
A deal in Congress to end the government shutdown includes full SNAP funding through September and could mean the Supreme Court will not have to issue a ruling later.
Flight cancellations inch up to 6% day after Senate passes bill to end shutdown
Even if the government reopens by the end of the week, it could take longer for the air traffic schedule to return to normal. 
