History of Government

Government shutdown becomes 2nd longest in U.S. history

The 5 longest government shutdowns in history: What happened, how they ended

The government has shut down 21 times since 1977, and Congress is still breaking records for the longest fiscal standoffs.

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Want to know the longest government shutdowns in history? See timeline of cost, reasons

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How does a government shutdown end? When shutdowns ended in history, how long they lasted

25 states and DC sue Trump admin over SNAP benefits

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Government shutdown updates: 25 states and DC sue Trump admin over SNAP benefits

Republican and Democratic lawmakers remain at a stalemate on finding a government funding solution to end what is now the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history.

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Michigan, 24 other states sue Trump administration to halt SNAP benefit cutoff

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Democratic-led states sue Trump administration to keep SNAP food assistance funds flowing

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Wisconsin joins 24 states in lawsuit to stop SNAP benefits cutoff amid USDA funding issues

Wisconsin is among 25 states suing the USDA to stop the Nov. 1 SNAP benefits cutoff.

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Illinois joins lawsuit to force federal government not to pause SNAP benefits

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States challenge Trump administration over SNAP funding; Lawsuit filed in Massachusetts

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Former FAA official warns of major flight disruptions as government shutdown nears one-month mark

Air traffic controllers struggle without paychecks during 27-day shutdown. Expert predicts travel chaos similar to 2019 unless government reopens soon.

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How long is the shutdown going to last? Update on odds of ending government shutdown 2025

How long is the 2025 government shutdown expected to last? When is the next Senate vote again today? See odds on when funding bill will pass to reopen

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Is the government still shutdown? Update on Senate vote to reopen, 13th vote; what's next?

The Senate returned to vote for the 13th time to reopen the government today. Here's what happened, what's next.