If the shutdown continues into Wednesday, which lawmakers believe is almost certain, it will shatter that record, set during Trump's first term. That 35-day federal closure in late 2018 and early 2019 resulted from a fight over Trump’s demand for a border wall, which Democrats refused to fund.

The U.S. government shutdown on Tuesday entered its 35th day, matching a record set during President Donald Trump's first term for the longest in history, as Republicans and Democrats in Congress continue to blame each other for the standoff.

Travel companies are warning about Thanksgiving travel chaos and urging lawmakers to end the government shutdown.

The length of the current government shutdown is almost unprecedented. It's now tied for the record of longest ever in the United States.

Senate Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over Obamacare subsidies as the shutdown nears historic length.

As the government shutdown nears its second month, airports across the country are feeling its impact, with flight delays piling up because of staffing shortages.

It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.

Charlamagne tha God told Democrats to give up their government shutdown fight and provide relief to Americans struggling without SNAP benefits.