Summary
Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to end the longest government shutdown on record. This shutdown is affecting air travel and food assistance programs in the United States. The Senate had a session on Saturday but did not hold any votes.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history.
- No deal was made over the weekend to end the shutdown.
- The Senate met on a Saturday, which is unusual, but did not vote.
- Air travel is being disrupted due to the shutdown.
- SNAP benefits, which help provide food assistance, are also affected.
- The shutdown began due to disagreements among lawmakers.
