The shutdown, which began on October 1, has now lasted for 35 days. The previous record for duration was set in early 2019 when, during Donald Trump's first presidential term, the government was closed for 34 days and 21 hours.
The cause of the current shutdown is unresolved disputes in Congress over government funding. Democrats are demanding an extension of tax benefits for health insurance and additional funding for healthcare subsidy programs, while Republicans refuse to support these initiatives.
As a result of the shutdown, 650,000 federal employees have been sent on unpaid leave, and another 600,000 workers in essential sectors continue to work without pay. Typically, after the shutdown ends, back pay is issued.
Due to the shutdown, the U.S. economy is losing nearly two billion dollars each week.
