Government shutdown becomes the longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions of Americans with federal program cuts , flight delays and federal workers nationwide left without paychecks .

President Donald Trump has refused to negotiate with Democrats over their demands to salvage expiring health insurance subsidies until they agree to reopen the government. But skeptical Democrats question whether the Republican president will keep his word, particularly after the administration restricted SNAP food aid , despite court orders to ensure funds are available to prevent hunger.

Trump, whose first term at the White House set the previous government