US Government Shutdown Nears Record
The ongoing deadlock between Democrats and Republicans has led to a prolonged US government shutdown, which is now poised to become the longest in the country's history.
President Donald Trump seems unphased by the situation, while Democrats remain firm on their healthcare funding demands, viewing any compromise as a surrender.
- The current shutdown may surpass the 35-day record set in 2018.
- Unlike in 2018, there are no visible efforts to reach a compromise this time.
any compromise on these fundamental demands will be mean a surrender
Author's summary: US government shutdown nears record length.