Government shutdown becoming longest in US history
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We are 27 days into federal funding lapse, just shy of the longest shutdown in American history that ended on Jan. 25, 2019, under President Donald Trump, after a full 34 days. The Senate returns to session today, but a funding bill to reopen the ...
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Personal tastes of presidents - as well as the demands of a growing federal government - has helped dictate changes over time to the White House.
The Trump 2.0 shutdown is set to become the longest government shutdown in history. On Tuesday, it ties the 35-day record set in 2019, during Trump’s first term. With no serious negotiations happening,
The government shutdown stretches into Day 34 on Monday as the Senate is set to reconvene. Follow live updates here.
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