US government shutdown ties record, as congressional inaction takes toll

The U.S. government shutdown enters its record-breaking 35th day, with no end in sight. Millions of Americans are affected, from food assistance recipients to federal workers missing paychecks. The Senate has voted on stopgap bills, but Democrats and Republicans remain at odds, with each side accusing the other of causing the stalemate. The public is growing weary, and the economy faces potential damage if the shutdown continues. Early learning programs and airport operations are also impacted, with economists warning of a potential eleven billion dollar cost to the U.S. economy if the shutdown runs one more week. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.