How the shutdown broke America’s food chain — and what happens next

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By Ayurella Horn-MullerNov 18, 2025, 4:45 am118 ptsTrending
In a dramatic twist of political defections and contentious concessions, the longest-ever federal shutdown came to a close late last Wednesday as Congress finally managed to agree upon a deal to reopen the government. Government agencies are now beginning to resume operations, employees are returning to work,…

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