Government shutdown becomes the longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide
Speaker Johnson dismissed recent election losses and maintained his refusal to further negotiate on government funding.
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Speaker Johnson dismissed recent election losses and maintained his refusal to further negotiate on government funding.
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The U.S. government shutdown has hit a record 36 days as President Trump blames Senate Republicans for recent election losses and demands an end to the filibuster, while Democrats leverage their victories to demand healthcare subsidy negotiations.
Senate Democratic leader demanding health care negotiations
Schumer's version of this story ↗President urging filibuster reform and blaming GOP for losses
Trump's version of this story ↗
Senate Republican Whip resisting filibuster changes
Thune's version of this story ↗
Senator advocating for a bipartisan funding package
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