Government shutdown, now at 36 days, breaks the record for the longest ever

"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 workers nationwide left without paychecks. President Donald Trump has refused to negotiate with Democrats over their demands to salvage expiring health insurance subsidies until they agree to reopen the government."

"But skeptical Democrats question whether the Republican president will keep his word, particularly after the administration restricted SNAP food aid, despite court orders to ensure funds are available to prevent hunger. Trump, whose first term at the White House set the previous government shutdown record, is set to meet early Wednesday for breakfast with GOP senators. But no talks have been scheduled with the Democrats."

The government shutdown has reached its 36th day, setting a new record and causing federal program cuts, flight delays, and unpaid federal workers. President Donald Trump has refused to negotiate with Democrats on salvaging expiring health insurance subsidies until they agree to reopen the government. Democrats question whether Trump will keep his commitments after the administration limited SNAP food aid despite court orders to maintain funds to prevent hunger. Centrist senators have intensified talks to break the stalemate, while Trump plans a breakfast with GOP senators and has not scheduled meetings with Democrats. Recent off-year election results, with Democratic wins in key contests, have raised expectations for a resolution, but no agreement has emerged.

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