US Government Shutdown Becomes Longest in History

The U.S. Capitol building during the 34th day of the goverment shutdown in Washington on Nov. 3, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The U.S. government’s shutdown, after reaching day 36 on Nov. 5,  is now the longest in U.S. history.

Congress failed to meet its emergency funding deadline on Oct. 1, which would have funded government operations through the end of the year.