Brace yourselves, folks: the U.S. government shutdown is hurtling towards a record-breaking length, making it the longest in the nation's history. This situation is more than just a political stalemate; it's a real-world impact on various aspects of American life. The image shows U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson during a press conference.
The current federal funding lapse is set to eclipse the previous record, which was established in early 2019. This Wednesday will mark the 36th day of the shutdown, a stark reminder of the ongoing gridlock.
The core issue? The Senate's recent rejection of a Republican-backed stopgap measure for the 14th time on Tuesday.
But here's where it gets controversial... There were no further votes scheduled on Tuesday for either the Republican's short-term resolution or the Democrats' counter-proposal. The Democrats' proposal includes extra spending on healthcare and other essential services.
And this is the part most people miss... Both of the longest government shutdowns in U.S. history occurred during Donald Trump's presidency.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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