At day 36, government shutdown is longest in US history

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Government shutdown set to become longest in modern history amid Indiana SNAP uncertainty
For 35 days, most federal workers have gone without pay as money dries up across critical agencies. Even if the shutdown ends, it's unlikely funding would return in time for Hoosiers to receive full SNAP benefits by Nov.

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Government shutdown becomes longest in history: How we got here and what's next
How the Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Is Impacting Everyday Americans
On Day 36, the Government Shutdown Is Now the Longest Ever and Trump Wants the Filibuster Ended
The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions of Americans with federal program cuts, flight delays and federal worker...

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Trump pushes GOP senators to eliminate filibuster as shutdown becomes longest in history
Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure on track to become longest ever
White House Says It Will Make Some SNAP Payments After Trump Threatened to Defy Court
The Trump administration chose the latter approach, financed using about $5 billion set aside for SNAP in an emergency reserve previously established by Congress.

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Government Shutdown Could Become Longest Ever As Trump Says He 'Won't Be Extorted' By Democrats
Trump calls for end of filibuster as longest-ever shutdown drags on

Shutdown stalemate drags on as impasse becomes longest in US history

We are now in the longest government shutdown in US history, at 36 days. Follow here for the latest live news updates on the stalemate on Capitol Hill and its impacts

At 36 days, the government shutdown is now the longest in history

On Wednesday, the shutdown enters its 36th day, eclipsing the record set during Trump's first term. That 35-day federal closure in late 2018 and early 2019 resulted from a fight over Trump’s demand for a border wall, which Democrats refused to fund.

This Day in History: What Happened Today in History – 5 November

Every day has a history. It's a story filled with moments that shaped people, nations, ideas and change. And today, November 5, is no exception. On this date centuries ago, daring plots, primary elections and moments of defiance took place.

Spanberger and Sherrill were roommates on Capitol Hill. They’re now making history in their states

Six years ago, Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill were roommates and freshman members of Congress, part of a record-breaking wave of women who helped Democrats win back the US House.
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