Summary
The U.S. government shutdown has lasted 34 days, marking the longest in history. The Senate is meeting to discuss judicial nominations while negotiations between Democrats and Republicans remain stalled. President Trump insists on reopening the government before starting negotiations on issues like health care subsidies.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown has reached its 34th day, the longest in history.
- The Senate plans to meet at 3 p.m. ET to consider judicial nominations.
- Millions could lose food aid benefits, and health care subsidies may expire if the shutdown continues.
- President Trump wants Democrats to agree to his terms before reopening the government, particularly on the Affordable Care Act subsidies.
- Trump has asked Republicans to consider ending the filibuster rule, which requires 60 votes to pass most legislation in the Senate.
- Senate Democrats voted 13 times against reopening the government without prior negotiations.
- The shutdown may cause federal workers to miss more paychecks and affect 42 million Americans relying on federal food aid.
- The shutdown stems from a disagreement, similar to a previous shutdown in 2019 over border wall funding.
