President Trump slammed Democrats as "crazed lunatics" who have "lost their way," blaming them for a government shutdown poised to become the longest in history with no deal in sight. But he offered no immediate plan to address health care costs, a sticking point for Democrats who want Republicans to agree to extend government subsidies for the more than 20 million Americans with Obamacare.

The shutdown began a month ago and is just a few days shy of the 35-day record set by the 2018-2019 shutdown, which took place during Mr. Trump's first term in office.

Furloughed federal workers are going unpaid as the shutdown continues. Active-duty military personnel, as well as National Guard who are currently deployed, must carry out their assigned duties with their pay delayed until the s

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