Updated Oct 13

Donald TrumpR · PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

How outlets cover Trump · Nov 12 – Nov 13, 2025

Trump Signs Legislation Ending Federal Government Shutdown

Trump signed a funding bill ending the 43-day shutdown. Coverage differs over the unresolved effects of the deal and who bears responsibility for the shutdown.

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Donald Trump R · PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

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Readers of left-leaning coverage: 55% good look
Readers of right-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet

tl;drSUMMARY ACROSS OUTLETS

Outlets agree that Trump signed a funding bill ending the 43-day government shutdown.

Left-leaning outlets foreground a Democrat's criticism that the deal does not extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Center outlets describe the shutdown's effects and unresolved health-care subsidy dispute alongside shared political blame. Right-leaning outlets present Trump as ending the shutdown and fault Democrats for the shutdown and their response to the deal.

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8 RATED · 1 UNRATED

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Left-leaning

11% · AVG CRED 52

1article · 1 outlet

THE FRAME

“Democratic criticism of the deal”

The article reports Trump's signature but foregrounds Rashida Tlaib's criticism that the deal omits an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Alaska Native News (original publisher not identified)NOV 13 · 11:41 AM ET

Tlaib Says 'Enough Democrats Chose to Roll Over' as Trump Signs Bill to End ShutdownTrump signed the legislation after the House approved the funding measure.CRED 52BAL 35 PORTRAYS TRUMP: NEUTRAL

Center

56% · AVG CRED 74

5articles · 5 outlets

THE FRAME

“Ending shutdown, lingering consequences”

Center outlets report Trump's signature ending the shutdown, then note its effects and the unresolved health-care tax-credit dispute.

Winnipeg Free Press (original publisher not identified)NOV 13 · 1:15 AM ET

The Latest: Longest government shutdown in US history ends after 43 days as Trump signs funding billTrump signed the funding measure, formally ending the 43-day shutdown.CRED 89BAL 70 PORTRAYS TRUMP: NEUTRAL

Twincities (original publisher not identified)NOV 12 · 7:22 AM ET

A historic shutdown is nearly over. No winners and much frustrationTrump signed the measure ending the shutdown and later pressed Republicans to eliminate the filibuster.CRED 75BAL 75 PORTRAYS TRUMP: NEUTRAL

DeadlineNOV 12 · 10:30 PM ET

The Shutdown Is Almost Over: House Passes Government Funding BillTrump signed the funding measure, criticized Democrats and called for an end to the filibuster.CRED 70BAL 55 PORTRAYS TRUMP: NEUTRAL

Right-leaning

22% · AVG CRED 41

2articles · 2 outlets

THE FRAME

“Trump ends shutdown, Democrats blamed”

Right-leaning outlets present Trump's signature as ending the shutdown and fault Democrats for the shutdown and their response to the deal.

Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion |NOV 13 · 9:00 AM ET

Trump Signs Bill to End the Schumer ShutdownTrump signed the funding bill after the House passed it, ending the 43-day government shutdown.CRED 42BAL 35 PORTRAYS TRUMP: FAVORABLE

VictorygirlsblogNOV 13 · 6:00 AM ET

Shutdown Is Over After House Vote And Trump SignatureTrump signed the funding measure, blamed Democrats for the shutdown, and renewed calls to end the Senate filibuster.CRED 39BAL 30 PORTRAYS TRUMP: FAVORABLE

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