Democrats block government funding bill for 12th time after marathon floor protest

Shutdown on day 22 sets record as second-longest in US history

WASHINGTON — The government shutdown became the second longest in U.S. history Wednesday, though the mounting repercussions for dozens of federal programs, including food aid for some of the country’s most vulnerable residents, failed to spur any momentum in Congress.

Shutdown on day 22 sets record as second-longest in US history, with no sign of a deal

WASHINGTON — The government shutdown became the second longest in U.S. history Wednesday, though the mounting repercussions for dozens of federal programs, including food aid for some of the country’s most vulnerable residents, failed to spur any momentum in Congress.

Prediction markets have a bleak view of how long this government shutdown will last

Celal Güne/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe US government shutdown is stretching into its fourth week with no end in sight. Prediction markets think it will drag on to become the longest on record by a wide margin. Investors have shrugged off the shutdown, even as the impact on federal workers has been high. Three weeks on, the US government shutdown is showing no signs of ending, and if betting markets are right, it'll easily end up being the longes…

Rural health is impacted by ongoing federal shutdown

The Democratic shutdown in Washington, D.C., is poised to become one of the longest in United States history. As of Friday, Oct.r 10, it is the fourth-longest in U.S. history.

The Shutdown Cliff that Could Hit Democrats Hard

“Missed paychecks, canceled infrastructure projects and mass firings haven’t yet convinced congressional Democrats to change their government shutdown stance. But they are now facing down another pressure point threatening a program they’ve long championed benefiting millions of Americans,” Politico reports. “The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps feed more than 40 million people, will start to run out of funds Nov. 1.”

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Stalemate hits 23rd day, now second-longest in US history

The government shutdown stretched into its 23rd day Thursday, becoming the second-longest in U.S. history, after Senate Democrats blocked a 12th Republican attempt to reopen the government Wednesday afternoon.