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Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history

The federal government entered day 36 as the longest shutdown on record, halting services, straining air travel and food assistance programs, and costing the economy billions weekly as lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding.

Number

36 days - Length of the U.S. government shutdown (longest on record)

Quote

"I have four words for you: Turn the volume up" — Zohran Mamdani

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