Congress sends bill ending longest government shutdown in history to Trump's desk

A bill to end the record-breaking U.S. government shutdown is headed to President Donald Trump's desk after more than 42 days.Federal funding legislation aimed at opening the government passed in the House Wednesday evening, ending the weeks-long fiscal standoff that has largely paralyzed Congress since Oct. 1.The White House said Trump would sign the bill at 9:45 p.m. this evening.AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ISSUE DESPERATE PLEA AS FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITHOUT PAYCHECKSThe vast majority of House Democrats opposed the bill, including their senior ranks.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., r