Trump Ends U.S. Government Shutdown by Signing Bill

U.S. President Donald Trump signed the bill ending the three-day federal government shutdown in the early hours of Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (Greek time). Speaking at a special White House event, Trump hailed the move as a ‘great victory for the American people.’ The budget bill had earlier passed the House of Representatives with 217 votes in favor—including 21 Democrats—and 214 against—including 21 Republicans. The shutdown, which began on January 31, concluded amid Republican-Democrat tensions over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), particularly following its operations in Minneapolis.