
22 days & counting: Shutdown in US is second longest in history
Published on: Oct. 22, 2025, 11:38 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The government shutdown in the U.S. has stretched to an unprecedented 22 days, making it the second longest in the nation's history. Friction over healthcare subsidies is blocking any hopes for a resolution. As President Trump prepares for his trip to Asia this week, lawmakers express concern that the standoff could extend into November, potentially breaking records.