Longest federal shutdown ever moves into its sixth week, with hopeful talk from Republicans but no deal

Longest Federal Shutdown in U.S. History

The U.S. government shutdown has entered its sixth week, with no clear end in sight. As of Wednesday, it has reached 36 days, making it the longest federal shutdown ever.

President Donald Trump has invited all Republican senators to the White House, sparking hopes that he may become more involved in resolving the issue. Despite this, the Republican-led Senate failed to advance the House's bill for the 14th time, as it does not include the healthcare language that Democrats are seeking.

President Donald Trump, the author of "The Art of the Deal", is expected to get more involved in forging a resolution.

Autor's resume: Shutdown enters sixth week.

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Newsday Newsday — 2025-11-05

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