From federal paychecks to public benefits, the longest U.S. government shutdown in history is cutting lifelines for millions of Americans, many of whom voted for President Donald Trump.

The government shutdown on Wednesday entered its 36th day, officially becoming the longest shutdown in U.S. history. That means the two longest shutdowns in American politics have occurred under President Donald Trump, with the previous 35-day record having been set during his first term in 2019.

The longest U.S. government shutdown on record is doing more than grind activities to a halt at home; an ocean away in Europe, local workers at U.S. military bases have started to feel the pain. At least 2,

This is not how a representative government works. It is how the Mafia works.

The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history.

The U.S. government shutdown is not only a domestic issue — it's also a national security and diplomatic challenge, a former assistant secretary of state warned.

Decisive Democratic wins just a year after Trump’s GOP sweep signal voters are impatient for change.

During the town hall, an attendee asked Dexter if she’d “fold” to Republicans’ demands. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer on Saturday floated the possibility of reopening the government with a one-year extension of existing funding in order to end the shutdown.

The GOP-led Senate plans to vote for the 15th time in a bid to reopen the government with incentives for Democrats but will it work?

The US is experiencing the longest government shutdown in history and partisan frustrations remain high on Capitol Hill. Follow for live updates.