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Government shutdown becomes the longest on record

Headline from WWL New Orleans, on the newest of 2 developments

The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record set during Trump's previous term as the longest ever.

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  1. US government shutdown ties record for longest in history

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

  2. Newest

    Government shutdown becomes the longest on record

    Headline from WWL New Orleans ·

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire, and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it.

  2. WHDH Boston

    Government shutdown could be longest ever, Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new

  3. ABC 12 Flint

    Government shutdown continues as Trump says he (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month.

  4. WHDH Boston

    Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new

  5. WTOP Washington DC

    Government shutdown on verge of becoming longest in history (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    The ongoing government shutdown is a record no one — President Donald Trump, congressional Republicans or Democrats — wants to be a part of.

  6. FOX 5 DC

    Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Day 34 with no deal as standoff nears historic record (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    The government shutdown is on track to become the longest in U.S. history this week, as the stalemate between Democrats and Republicans stretches into a new month.

  7. NBC4 Washington

    Shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won't be extorted' by Democrats (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Longest government shutdown: Trump said that he “won't be extorted” by Democrats who are demanding to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.

  8. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Government shutdown nears record length with no end in sight (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    The government shutdown is set to become the longest ever this week, with millions of people potentially losing food aid and health care subsidies, and few talks between Democrats and Republicans on how to end it.

  9. Digital Journal

    US government shutdown ties record for longest in history (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The US government shutdown entered its 35th day on Tuesday, matching a record set during President Donald Trump's first term.

  10. Anchorage Daily News

    Government shutdown could become the longest ever, as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Trump’s comments signal the shutdown could drag on for some time as federal workers are set to miss additional paychecks and there’s uncertainty over whether 42 million Americans who receive federal food aid will be able to access it.

  11. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Government shutdown poised to become longest in U.S. history (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    If the government shutdown continues into Wednesday, it will shatter that record, set during Trump's first term.

  12. WTOP Washington DC

    Day 35: Government shutdown close to being be the longest ever (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    The government shutdown has reached a historic milestone, entering its 35th day and tying the longest in American history.

  13. NBC News

    At 35 days, the government shutdown has now tied the record for longest in history (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The standoff between President Donald Trump and congressional Democratic leaders is poised to become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history this week.

  14. FOX 5 DC

    Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Day 35 begins as stalemate ties record for longest in US history (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    The federal government shutdown reached day 35 on Tuesday, tying the longest in U.S. history as lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding.

  15. WSVN Miami

    Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new

  16. Newsweek

    Top Republican gives update on government shutdown timeline (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse has dragged into a new month.

  17. WWL New Orleans

    Government shutdown becomes the longest on record (opens WWL New Orleans)

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    WWL New Orleans's feed description

    The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record set during Trump's previous term as the longest ever.

  18. CNN

    Live updates: Government shutdown is now the longest in US history (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Follow here for the latest updates on the government shutdown and its ongoing impacts.

  19. UPI

    Government shutdown reaches 36 days; longest in history (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    As the clock struck midnight overnight, the current federal government shutdown entered its sixth week and set a record as the longest in U.S. history.

  20. The Guardian

    US government shutdown enters 36th day to become longest in history (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Shutdown beats record set during Trump’s first term as succession of Senate votes fails to yield breakthrough

  21. MyNorthwest

    Government shutdown is now the longest ever (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions of Americans.

  22. PBS NewsHour

    News Wrap: At 35 days, government shutdown ties record for longest in history (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    In our news wrap Tuesday, the government shutdown tied the record for the longest in U.S. history at 35 days, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the war in Sudan is “spiraling out of control” after paramilitary forces took control of a vital city in Darfur and the State Department is providi…

  23. Fox7 Austin

    2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

  24. ABC 30 Fresno

    Government shutdown becomes longest in history: How we got here and what's next (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    The two longest government shutdowns have now occurred under President Donald Trump.

  25. Newsweek

    Government shutdown becomes longest ever—Breaking first Trump term record (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The U.S. federal government shutdown surpassed the previous record for the longest in the nation's history on Wednesday.

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