The government shutdown, which stretched into its 35th day on Tuesday, has tied the record for the longest in U.S. history.

The current shutdown began on Oct. 1, after Congress failed to strike a deal to fund the government. Since it started, thousands of federal workers have been furloughed while others are working without pay, flights have been delayed nationwide and many Americans have been left without food assistance.

The last shutdown that lasted this long occurred during President Trump's first term, from Dec. 22, 2018, to Jan. 25, 2019, and stemmed from a dispute over funding for a border wall.

This time, the central issue in the shutdown fight has been healthcare. Democrats have urged Republicans to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which are set to expire at the

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