US government shutdown becomes the longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide
Published on: Nov. 5, 2025, 10:46 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history, now 36 days old, continues to disrupt millions of lives as President Trump refuses to negotiate with Democrats on health insurance subsidies until the government reopens. Centrist senators are actively exploring potential deals to end the stalemate, aiming to secure bipartisan agreement on funding for various government programs and address skyrocketing healthcare costs.
