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Government shutdown set to become longest ever after 14th failed Senate vote
Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters that he thinks "there are people who realize this has gone on long enough and there's been enough pain inflicted on the American people and it's time ...

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Is the government still shut down? Senate vote today to reopen, 14th vote; what's next?
For first time in long US government shutdown, hints of progress toward reopening
US government shutdown ties record, as congressional inaction takes toll
The U.S. government shutdown on Tuesday entered its 35th day, matching a record set during President Donald Trump's first term for the longest in history, as Republicans and Democrats in Congress con...

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Government Shutdown Could Become Longest Ever As Trump Says He 'Won't Be Extorted' By Democrats
Government shutdown updates: Judge lays out path for SNAP benefits
Lawmakers hopeful Election Day will be turning point in the shutdown fight
“Nothing’s going to happen until after Tuesday. Everybody’s waiting. … That’ll be the catalyst of like, ‘Ok, what’s the next thing?’ And it’ll put people in a different place,” said a Democratic strat...

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Shutdown stalemate set to drag into sixth week as Trump pushes Republicans to change Senate rules
Trying to end the government shutdown

Government shutdown live updates: 'Mass chaos' seen for air travel if shutdown drags on, administration warns

Follow MarketWatch's live coverage of the government shutdown's damage to the U.S. economy as the closure approaches record-breaking length.

Government shutdown on verge of surpassing record as Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending impasse this week

Speaking to reporters, Thune laid out the next steps toward a potential end to the shutdown. The House-passed continuing resolution extends government funding at current levels until Nov. 21. Thune said that date will have to change to allow more time for work on year-long appropriations bills.

Government Shutdown Drags On As Key Elections Loom: Live Updates

President Donald Trump is predicting Democrats will capitulate to Republicans, as his administration faces a major test this week.

Flight delays pile up as government shutdown enters second month

As the government shutdown nears its second month, airports across the country are feeling its impact, with flight delays piling up because of staffing shortages.

Brace for travel delays as government shutdown drags on, experts warn

Air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck last week as the government shutdown approaches a record length.

Government shutdown hits day 35 becoming the longest in US history

Fox News’ senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports the latest on the stalemate from Capitol Hill. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., also joined 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss the record-setting shutdown and its  impact on Americans.

Department of Transportation may close parts of airspace if government shutdown continues, Duffy says

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.
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