As of October 17, 2025, the United States federal government remains in a shutdown that began on October 1, now entering its third week and ranking as the third-longest shutdown in modern history.[cbsnews] Current Status: The shutdown persists due to a stalemate between President Donald Trump, Congressional Republicans, and Senate Democrats over a short-term funding bill. The House passed a stopgap measure to keep the government open until November 21, but Senate Democrats have repeatedly blocke

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