Longest US govt shutdown ends

However, restoration of some services is likely to take time

- BY JAY HILOTIN

US President Donald Trump signed a bill after the House passed a legislation, ending the longest US federal government shutdown, US media reported. Here's what happens next:

Federal workers who were furloughed will receive instructions from their agencies to return to work. Most are expected back on the job as soon as the next business day.

The legislation ensures that furloughed federal workers receive back pay for the days they were out of work.