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.

The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos.

The federal shutdown enters its 36th day and the history books by breaking the 35-day record set in 2018-2019.

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.

Election Day comes in the midst of a government shutdown that is poised to be the longest in history. Both parties blame each other, with no end in sight.

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.

President Donald Trump said he will withhold November food stamps. This comes a day after the administration said it will pay partial benefits.