U.S. Shutdown Ties Record Length as Congressional Stalemate Deepens National Strain

Washington: The United States government has officially tied the record for the longest shutdown in the nation’s history, entering its 35th consecutive day without resolution. What began as a budget impasse has now evolved into a full-scale political crisis, exposing deep divisions in Congress and leaving millions of Americans grappling with uncertainty.

The deadlock has persisted amid growing frustration from both lawmakers and citizens. With the Senate narrowly controlled by Republicans and the House dominated by Democrats, repeated attempts to pass temporary funding measures have collapsed. Negotiations have reached a standstill as neither party concedes ground on key spending priorities, including healthcare subsidies and federal assistance programs.

The effects of the prolonged sh