After Shutdown Standoff, Senate Moves to Open Government Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Jan 22, 2018: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., makes the thumbs up sign as he leaves the Senate floor after reaching an agreement to advance a bill ending the government shutdown. ( Jacquelyn Martin / Associated Press ) Produced by Rob Gunther Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC