After 40 days, the US government shutdown appears close to ending as several Senate Democrats backed a Republican deal, sparking internal party tensions.
Meanwhile, Trump has reveled in the BBC’s leadership resignations and faced public boos at a football game, underscoring the nation’s deep political divides even as Democrats celebrate major election wins.
The US Capitol is seen on the 40th day of a government shutdown. Photo: AFP / Anna Rose Layden
Washington bureau chief for The Guardian, David Smith.
