Jonathan Kearsley: US correspondent on whether the end of the US Government shutdown is in sight - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The US Senate has passed through legislation to reopen the US Government, indicating the long-running shutdown is closer to wrapping up.

The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days, with more members of the House set to vote on the legislation.

US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says there's still more issues to come - as flights in the US are impacted by delays and disruptions.

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