Breaking down the deal to reopen the government and what comes next
Published at : 23 Dec 2025
The longest-ever government shutdown is on the verge of ending, but not for at least one more day. While a deal to reopen passed the Senate on Monday night, there are still plenty of questions about what comes next. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
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