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flag A 40-day government shutdown ended after Democrats passed reopening legislation, amid political backlash over messaging and policy debates.

flag A government shutdown lasting over 40 days ended after Senate Democrats secured 60 votes to advance reopening legislation, though criticism emerged over shifting Democratic messaging, including Senator Adam Schiff’s pivot from warning of humanitarian crises to criticizing the bill’s health care provisions. flag Meanwhile, Senator Chris Murphy faced backlash for comments seen as dismissive of struggling Americans during the funding standoff, while Rep. Ilhan Omar sparked debate by saying she wouldn’t mind deportation, prompting a symbolic White House social media post featuring a U.S. passport with “Welcome Home.” These events unfolded amid heightened political tensions, including partisan disputes over election aftermath pardons and cultural divides over rural media access.

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