The US government is on the verge of reopening after over 40 days of shutdown, as several Democratic senators joined Republicans to pass a funding bill. On Monday, the Senate voted late into the night, approving a bill for continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2026 with a 60 to 40 vote. This bill aims to fund the government until January 31, 2026, pending approval from the House and the signature of President Donald Trump. Due to a federal holiday on Tuesday, the House is not expected to reconvene until at least Wednesday. Prediction platform Polymarket has adjusted its expectations for the government to resume normal operations by Friday, following the anticipated passage of the bill. The shutdown, the longest in US history, has led to furloughs and reduced operations across federal agencies. Additionally, the Senate Agriculture Committee has released a draft bill on crypto market structure, which has faced delays due to the shutdown, with concerns about its passage amid the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news