"The United States government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever in the nation's history and disrupting the lives of millions of Americans. Federal programme cuts affecting food assistance, among other critical aspects of everyday life, flight delays, and federal workers nationwide forced to work without pay, were set to continue with no end in sight on Wednesday."
"Federal agencies have been grinding to a halt since Congress failed to approve funding past September 30, and the pain has been mounting as welfare programmes hang in limbo. US President Donald Trump, whose first term at the White House set the previous government shutdown record, is set to meet early on Wednesday for breakfast with Republican senators. But no talks have been scheduled with the Democrats."
"Trump has refused to negotiate with Democrats over their demands to salvage expiring health insurance subsidies until they agree to reopen the government, claiming they are extorting him. Hours before the shutdown record toppled at midnight on Tuesday, the Trump administration sounded the alarm over turmoil at airports nationwide if the crisis drags beyond a sixth week, with worsening staff shortages snarling airports and closing down sections of airspace."
The United States government shutdown has reached 36 days, becoming the nation's longest and affecting millions. Federal programmes, including food assistance and welfare, face cuts or suspension, leaving services in limbo. Federal agencies are partially halted after Congress failed to approve funding beyond September 30. President Donald Trump has met with Republican senators but scheduled no talks with Democrats, refusing to negotiate on expiring health insurance subsidies until the government reopens. The administration warned of worsening airport turmoil if the shutdown extends, citing staff shortages and potential airspace closures. More than 60,000 air traffic controllers and TSA officers are working without pay, raising fears of chaotic travel during Thanksgiving.
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