Summary
The U.S. government shutdown has lasted 36 days, breaking the record for the longest shutdown. President Trump has not agreed to negotiate with Democrats on health insurance issues unless they agree to reopen the government. He has suggested that ending the Senate filibuster rule could help resolve the shutdown.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown has been going on for 36 days, making it the longest in U.S. history.
- It has caused issues like program cuts, flight delays, and federal workers not getting paid.
- President Trump is not negotiating with Democrats about health insurance subsidies unless the government is reopened.
- Trump has mentioned the current shutdown negatively affected Republican election results.
- He wants Republicans to end the Senate filibuster, a rule that requires 60 votes to advance most legislation.
- The Republicans have a Senate majority with 53 seats, while Democrats have 47.
- Democrats have blocked legislation to fund the government multiple times.
