BREAKING: Trump signs bill to end the government shutdown while taking aim at Democrats

Government Shutdown Impact - The shutdown cost the country $15 billion [1] - 20,000 flights were cancelled or delayed due to the shutdown [5] - Over 1 million government workers were deprived of paychecks [6] - Food stamp benefits were cut off for millions of Americans [6] - Tens of thousands of federal contractors and small businesses went unpaid [6] - The total effect of the damage will take weeks or months to calculate accurately [7] Economic Performance - The stock market reached its highest price ever, marking the 48th record in nine months [9] - 401ks also set a record high [10] - Walmart reported that the cost of Thanksgiving is 25% lower this year compared to last year [11] Political Stance - Republicans voted 15 times for a clean continuation of funding [1] - The speaker calls for a termination to the filibuster to prevent future shutdowns [8]