At day 36, government shutdown is longest in US history
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Now in its 36th day, the shutdown has surpassed the previous record set in early 2019 during President Donald Trump’s first term. Every week that passes costs the economy anywhere from $10 billion to $30 billion, based on analysts’ estimates, with several landing in the $15 billion range.
The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
At day 36 of the government shutdown, Americans are seeing disruptions at airports, Head Start childcare centers, national parks, and more.