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US Government Shutdown Ties Record

At 35 days, the government shutdown has now tied the record for longest in history

The lengthy standoff between President Donald Trump and congressional Democratic leaders is poised to become the longest government shutdown in American history this week.

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WATCH LIVE: Senate meets as government shutdown nears record for longest in history

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Trump has the two longest shutdowns in US history. Here is how they compare

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Live updates: Spanberger projected to win Virginia governor’s race; NYC reports major turnout

The Senate on Tuesday will vote on the House-passed GOP funding bill for a 14th time, as the government shutdown ties with the 2018-19 closure as the longest in U.S. history.

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Trump calls on Democrats to end shutdown

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Final campaign push before Election Day as government shutdown drags on

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US government shutdown ties record, as congressional inaction takes toll

Food assistance for approximately 42 million Americans in the SNAP program ran out on Saturday.

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Trump signals shutdown won’t end soon

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House Leaders Continue Blame Game as Trump Pushes to Scrap the Filibuster to End the Shutdown

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How SNAP became a political pawn in the government shutdown | The Excerpt

SNAP, America’s food safety net, has become a bargaining chip in Washington’s standoff. Reporter Sarah D. Wire explains what’s at stake.

How Dick Cheney’s legacy fits into today’s political landscape

Dick Cheney was arguably the most powerful vice president in U.S. history and he served four presidents over his career. Cheney died at age 84, and former President George H.W. Bush biographer Jon Meacham shares a remembrance of Cheney’s work and legacy.

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Democrats Search For Way Out Of Longest-Ever Government Shutdown

This thing can't go on forever," Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Tuesday as this government shutdown becomes the longest in history.

For First Time in Long US Government Shutdown, Hints of Progress Toward Reopening

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins of Maine told reporters that progress was made with Democrats offering specific language to break the impasse and staffs from b