US Government Shutdown Reaches Record 36th Day as Trump Refuses Negotiations with Democrats

Nov 05, 2025 05:13 pm CST

The US government shutdown has extended to a record-breaking 36 days, with President Trump refusing to negotiate with Democrats over health insurance subsidies until they agree to reopen government. The impasse has disrupted federal services nationwide, leaving workers unpaid and programs cut while centrist senators work desperately to break the deadlock through bipartisan solutions.