The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance House-passed legislation to reopen the government on the day the shutdown tied the longest in history. The 54-44 vote fell short of 60 votes needed under Senate rules to advance the bill that would have provided short-term funding through Nov. 21.

The White House said it's complying with a court order to pay SNAP benefits, after Trump said no benefits will be given until Democrats vote to reopen the government.

The US government shutdown has reached 35 days, making it the longest period of time the American government has been closed. The shutdown, which began 1 October, was prompted by the inability of Congress to agree to a new funding deal. It has left government workers without paycheque and millions of Americans without essential services.

Secretary Sean Duffy's comment comes amid a growing number of flight delays at airports across the country. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that the U.S. might be forced to close parts of its airspace if staffing shortages amid the government shutdown continue.

The 2025 government shutdown threatens to beat the previous record for the longest government shutdown. The last and longest shutdown was in 2018-2019 during Trump's first term, spanning 35 days. The shutdown was caused by disputes over expanding barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Congress tied for its longest-ever shutdown in U.S. history on Tuesday, stretching into the 35th day. It matches a record set under President Donald Trump’s first term in office, as federal workers from airports to the military have been left unpaid, and federal food assistance has been brought to a halt.

After sweeping Democratic victories Tuesday night, Senate Democrats are waking up this morning and wondering: Are we really going to cave now?

With the country nearing the record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the stalemate over federal funding has continued.