The 22-day government shutdown is now the second-longest in the history of the United States.
Government Shutdown Enters 22nd Day As of Wednesday, the ongoing government shutdown has reached its 22nd day, now ranking as the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history, exceeding the duration of the 1995-1996 shutdown. Since October 1, Senate Democrats have thwarted Republican efforts to reopen the government on eleven occasions. Most caucus members opposed a bill […]