The longest government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing its end as bipartisan efforts gain momentum. On Monday, several Democratic senators joined Republicans to advance a compromise deal, sparking internal party tensions. The shutdown, which began on October 1, has left over a million federal workers without pay and disrupted essential government services. Recent days have seen severe impacts on air travel, with hundreds of daily flight cancellations increasing pressure to resolve the impasse. The Senate cleared a key procedural hurdle late Sunday and is expected to pass the compromise budget by late Monday or overnight. The bill will then move to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, potentially reaching President Donald Trump’s desk by Wednesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed relief, stating, ‘Our long national nightmare is finally coming to an end.’ The deal would reopen the government through January, fund some programs for the full fiscal year, and reverse some federal worker firings. It also restores funding for the SNAP food aid program, benefiting over 42 million low-income Americans. However, the agreement does not guarantee the extension of Obamacare health insurance subsidies, a key Democratic demand. Senator Jeanne Shaheen praised the progress, while critics like California Governor Gavin Newsom and Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer voiced dissatisfaction. Schumer vowed to continue the fight for healthcare, and some lawmakers criticized his leadership for failing to unify the party.