• JUST IN: The House of Representatives has approved the Senate-backed bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The final vote was 222 to 209, with almost all Republicans, as well as a handful of Democrats, voting in favor of the bill. • What happens next? President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill shortly. While his signature will officially reopen the government, it will take time for everything to return to normal. The bill also creates a new funding cliff in Congress on January 30. • Shutdown consequences continue: Travelers may continue to experience the effects of airport closures, as over 900 flights in the U.S. were canceled today. And when food stamp recipients will receive their full benefits depends on the state.
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