LeadStory

Al Jazeera

U.S. shutdown enters 35th day, tied for longest in American history

Al Jazeera · New
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
New

Shutdown of federal government continues, equalling longest ever shutdown of U.S. federal government since 2018-2019.

Breakdown
  • The U.S. government shutdown has reached 35 days, tying the record for the longest in the country's history.
  • Congress remains deadlocked, with Democrats demanding healthcare funding and Republicans insisting it be negotiated separately. 10s
  • The shutdown has left tens of thousands of federal workers without pay and threatens food assistance programs, though a court ruling led to partial payments as a temporary solution. 42s
  • President Trump has urged Republicans to end the Senate filibuster to allow budgets to pass with a simple majority, but this proposal faces resistance and procedural hurdles. 1m 52s
  • Changing the filibuster rule is unlikely due to lack of sufficient Senate support, and some Republicans are concerned about future implications if Democrats regain control. 3m 11s
Politics