The U.S. Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement to end the seven-week federal government shutdown. The deal, supported by Democratic Senators Angus King, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Republican counterparts, has the backing of Majority Leader John Thune and the White House. Under the agreement, at least eight Democratic senators will vote in favor of procedural motions to advance the funding bill, potentially reopening the government as early as this week. The agreement includes full-year funding for agriculture, veterans, military construction, and congressional operations, while extending funding for other agencies until January 30, 2026. Federal employees furloughed during the shutdown will be reinstated and receive back pay.