Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Dec 31)

Published Wed, Dec 31, 2025 · 05:30 PM
    • President Donald Trump signing a Bill to end the US government shutdown on Nov 12, allowing 670,000 furloughed federal workers to return to work.
    • President Donald Trump signing a Bill to end the US government shutdown on Nov 12, allowing 670,000 furloughed federal workers to return to work. PHOTO: AFP

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