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2025 Shutdown: Longest in History, No End in Sight

11/8/2025

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Story summary

The 2025 government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, and became the longest in U.S. history.
The shutdown stems from Congress's failure to fund the 2026 fiscal year.
U.S. President Donald Trump, Republicans, and Democrats blame each other for the impasse.
Polls show disapproval rising.
There is currently no clear resolution in sight for the ongoing shutdown.

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Story summary

The 2025 government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, and became the longest in U.S. history.
The shutdown stems from Congress's failure to fund the 2026 fiscal year.
U.S. President Donald Trump, Republicans, and Democrats blame each other for the impasse.
Polls show disapproval rising.
There is currently no clear resolution in sight for the ongoing shutdown.