In October 2025, the United States entered the longest federal government shutdown in its history after Congress failed to pass full-year appropriations for  fiscal year 2026. The lapse began on October 1 and dragged on for 42 days, 22 hours, and 25 minutes   before lawmakers finally reached a funding deal in mid-November. The standoff centered on spending levels, with Senate Democrats rejecting a short-term Republican funding bill. Much of the dispute revolved around health-

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