After several weeks of uncertainty and financial strain, the government shutdown has finally come to an end as the Senate passed a funding bill on Sunday. The deal, which was reached after intense negotiations, has also guaranteed federal workers affected by the shutdown will receive back pay for the time they were out of work.

This development comes as a relief to many Americans, particularly federal employees who have been struggling to make ends meet during the shutdown. The House vote on the funding bill was crucial in bringing an end to the longest government shutdown in history, which has had wide-reaching effects on various sectors, including air travel and the stock market.

The passing of the funding bill has already had a positive impact on the stock market, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones seeing gains following the news. As federal workers prepare to return to work, airlines are expected to resume normal operations, bringing an end to the disruptions caused by the shutdown.

Overall, the end of the government shutdown marks a significant turning point for the country, with many hoping that such political deadlock will be avoided in the future.