On Day 36, government shutdown is longest in U.S. history

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Government shutdown becomes longest in history: How we got here and what's next
The government shutdown on Wednesday entered its 36th day, officially becoming the longest shutdown in U.S. history. That means the two longest shutdowns in American politics have occurred under President Donald Trump, with the previous 35-day record having been set during his first term in 2019.

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Some senators predict the government shutdown, now the longest in history, could end this week
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Schumer offers Republicans a deal to extend health care subsidies, end shutdown
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is making a new offer to reopen the government on Friday as Republicans have refused to negotiate on their demands to extend health care subsidies.

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Feeding South Florida launched a food distribution site for government employees who have been impacted.

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Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever

Amid SNAP uncertainty, federal government shutdown is officially the longest in American history

The federal government shutdown is officially the longest in history as hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers won't receive full SNAP benefits this month.

Current government shutdown is longest in American history

Minn., says Sen. Chuck Schumer won't end the government shutdown because he fears losing power to progressives like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

How the Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Is Impacting Everyday Americans

From financial cuts to flight delays, the effects are rippling far beyond Washington — and recovery won’t happen overnight.

'This should never happen in America': RI judge orders SNAP benefits be paid in full

A fiery and fully exasperated federal judge on Nov. 6 ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fully fund food stamp benefits by the next day for more than 40 million low-income Americans, despite the government shutdown now approaching its seventh week.

Americans are feeling worse about the economy as government shutdown drags on

The record-breaking government shutdown has left Americans feeling worse about the economic outlook. That’s according to the latest University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey, which showed the index falling to 50.

Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program — in 5 charts

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has helped low-income Americans buy groceries for decades with few disruptions. But on Nov. 1, 2025, the federal government halted the flow of funds to states to distribute as SNAP benefits.

The people responsible for the longest government shutdown in US history | Opinion

Congressional Democrats have refused to support a GOP bill that would cut healthcare for millions, thus causing the longest shutdown in history.

Government shutdown forces flight cuts as BTR airport sets up food drive for unpaid federal workers

The FAA began cutting flights today amid the longest U.S. government shutdown, leaving travelers like Scott Bartgis stranded after his Atlanta connection was canceled.
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