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Shutdown breaks record and threatens nationwide services

The US government shutdown entered its 36th day, becoming the longest on record and imperiling air travel, food aid, and federal pay as lawmakers show little sign of a bipartisan deal to end the crisis

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36 days - Length of the US government shutdown making it the longest in history

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"If Nigeria continues to allow the killing of Christians the U.S. will intervene 'guns‑a‑blazing'" — President Donald Trump

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Shutdown hits record length as federal closure enters day 36

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