The government shutdown in the US has exceeded 36 days, the longest in history, due to disagreements between Republicans and Democrats regarding funding.

The government shutdown in the U.S. became, on Wednesday, the longest in history, exceeding 36 days, due to disagreements between Republican and Democratic senators regarding the resumption of funding for federal departments. This shutdown began on October 1, 2025, when Democrats refused to vote on a funding bill without an extension of the tax credits from Joe Biden's administration, which help reduce costs for health plans.

Approximately 700,000 federal employees were temporarily laid off, and a similar number were forced to continue working without pay. Additionally, Trump announced that he would ensure the payment of military personnel from unspent Pentagon funds. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that this shutdown could cost the U.S. economy up to $14 billion in GDP, depending on its duration.