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U.S. government shutdown now second-longest in history Comments (3) The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 22nd day, making it the second-longest in history, as lawmakers remain deadlocked over expiring health-care subsidies. With President Donald Trump set to depart for a trip to Asia later this week, congressional aides say Quick Insights Prediction market Kalshi expects the shutdown to last 41.5 days, with odds of more than 40 days at 51% and odds of more than 45 days at 37%. Democrats are demanding relief for 22 million Americans' rising health-care premiums in exchange for ending the shutdown, but no compromise has been reached and any solution has been delayed. Economic impact is worsening as civilian federal workers are set to miss their first full paycheck, having only received partial pay previously. Recommended For You
