Breaking news: President Trump signed a deal to reopen the federal government after it passed through the House, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

Many federal employees are expected back to work Thursday. https://wapo.st/49zJ4Lp

Breaking news: The Senate voted Monday evening to reopen the federal government, taking the next step toward ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. It will head to the House for passage later this week. https://wapo.st/4qTG56s

The government has officially shut down, and The Post wants to hear from federal workers who would be affected as we continue our reporting.

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Pope Leo XIV has spoken out about abortion and the “inhuman treatment of immigrants” in the U.S., calling for Americans and Catholics around the world to show “greater respect for one another” in rare comments addressing Trump administration policies. https://wapo.st/4nzo9w2

The government closed down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, shuttering many federal offices and services — and leaving three-quarters of a million employees on furlough and others working without pay indefinitely.

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Masked federal agents pushed two photojournalists to the ground in a hallway outside a New York immigration court Tuesday morning, resulting in one journalist receiving treatment by emergency medical personnel. https://wapo.st/42gz4Cg

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gives students from the Bronx and New York City a tour of the Capitol amid the government shutdown.

Live updates: President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are scheduled to address hundreds of senior U.S. military officers on Tuesday, in an unusual meeting that places many of the Pentagon’s top generals and admirals in one room.

AG Bondi says a DOJ employee has been fired after he was arrested for allegedly throwing a wrapped Subway sandwich at a federal law enforcement officer in Washington, D.C.

Following his arrest, the man allegedly told one of the arresting officers: “I did it. I threw a sandwich.” wapo.st/3Uq59TN

On Wednesday, about 55,000 people, including representatives from a record 120 countries and regions, attended a memorial service to mark the 80th anniversary of the WWII U.S. atomic bombing in Hiroshima.
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When the U.S. dropped a uranium bomb on Hiroshima, Kunihiko Iida was 900 meters away from the hypocenter.

Despite many health issues, the 83-year-old survivor volunteers as a guide at Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park as a way to raise awareness. wapo.st/4okSO0Z

As Hiroshima marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing, many aging survivors express frustration about the growing support of global leaders for nuclear weapons as a deterrence. wapo.st/4owgrUn

Around 15 to 20 talented pups made waves at the World Dog Surfing Championships on Saturday, shredding the surf at Pacifica State Beach. wapo.st/40PlMvQ

Layan Hamada was killed at 15 years old.

Layan, Hind Rajab's cousin, was the last person alive in the car besides Hind. Layan told an emergency operator, “They’re firing at us. The tank is next to me.”

Seconds later, dozens of gunshots were heard.
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Hind Rajab was killed at 6 years old.

She spent her final hours trapped in a car, surrounded by the bodies of six relatives. A Red Crescent operator stayed on the phone, comforting her as an Israeli tank approached.

Twelve days later, she was found dead. wapo.st/3UCiAjn

Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one child per hour during Israel's war in Gaza.

“A whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years,” UNICEF’s executive director said.

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Despite backlash, Ms. Rachel is featuring a child from Gaza on her show to amplify the voices of children in warn torn conflict zones.

“Speaking out for kids in this situation is more important than my career,” she said. wapo.st/3HeTCnb