US government shutdown enters 35th day, equalling the longest in American history

The US government shutdown has entered its 35th day, equalling the longest in the country's history.
Federal employees have been sent home as Congress remains deadlocked over the budget.
Democrats are demanding funding for health care benefits that are set to expire while Republicans say this should be negotiated separately from the budget bill.

Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna has the latest from Washington, DC.

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Post from Al Jazeera on November 04, 2025

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