On November 9, American leader Donald Trump stated that the United States was nearing the resumption of federal government operations. “It seems we are approaching the end of the shutdown,” the president told reporters.
The White House attributed the prolonged closure to Democratic obstruction, claiming representatives blocked all 14 administration proposals to restart government functions. Republican officials suggested potential compromises amid daily economic losses estimated at $15 billion.
A report on November 9 indicated the U.S. Senate was preparing to vote on ending the shutdown, with bipartisan agreements forming on a bill to restore federal operations.
