The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. See how it compares
Summary
The U.S. government shutdown has become the longest in the country's history, starting on October 1, 2025, due to a deadlock in Congress over budget negotiations. More than a month has passed, affecting over 1 million federal workers and causing disruptions across multiple sectors. The disagreement is primarily over funding Affordable Care Act subsidies, with no resolution yet in sight.Key Facts
- The government shutdown began on October 1, 2025.
- This shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history, surpassing a 35-day shutdown in 2018-2019.
- More than 1 million federal workers are working without pay, and about 600,000 have been furloughed.
- The Senate has unsuccessfully attempted 14 times to pass a temporary funding bill.
- Democrats want to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies; Republicans want to discuss this after reopening the government.
- Air traffic, national parks, and federal services like the IRS are experiencing significant disruptions.
- Federal food benefits such as SNAP have stopped temporarily, although the administration plans to restart them with delays and possibly reduced amounts.
- President Trump blames Democrats for the deadlock, while Senate Republicans reject his call to bypass Democrats by ending the filibuster.
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