The US Senate has reached a partial agreement to end the ongoing government shutdown, allowing federal employees to return to work and resuming normal operations. The deal includes a temporary spending bill passed by the House and a commitment from Senate Majority Leader John Thune to vote in December on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. This agreement ensures furloughed workers will receive back pay and that essential services will continue without disruption. The Senate must still formally vote on the deal, and lawmakers will need to work towards a more permanent budget solution.