The United States has entered uncharted territory as the ongoing government shutdown surpassed all previous records, becoming the longest-ever on Wednesday, exceeding the 35-day benchmark set during Donald Trump ’s first term. The stalemate—rooted in a bitter dispute over healthcare spending—has left federal agencies shuttered, key welfare programmes suspended, and millions of Americans bracing for deepening disruptions. Since Congress failed to approve funding beyond September 30, large parts of the federal government have ceased operations. The impact is widening each day, with food assistance for millions halted and roughly 1.4 million federal employees—including air traffic controllers, TSA officers, and park wardens. The administration has issued fresh warnings of widesp

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