The U.S. federal government shutdown officially reached its 34th day on Monday, November 3, 2025. This made it the second-longest shutdown in American history. If Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on a budget soon, the government shutdown could last longer than any other one by the middle of the week.
The Trump administration recently changed its mind about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This occurred after a court ordered them to make partial payments for November. Trump, on the other hand, said again that he was open to negotiations on Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. However, he said that talks could only start after the government reopened, further prolonging the government shutdown. This is still a big point of disagreement in Congress.
Democrats say that the government needs to reopen before they can offer subsidies that help millions of people pay for health insurance. Insurance costs are expected to double this year. The ongoing deadlock has led to furloughs for more than 700,000 federal employees, as the impact of the government shutdown grows. It has also caused problems with important services like transportation security, and rising economic uncertainty.
Lawmakers are still stuck because of warnings that the government shutdown is having a big effect on the country. As important deadlines get closer, the pressure to reach a compromise is growing. The ongoing closure not only threatens to break a historic record, but it also threatens to make life even harder for federal workers, low-income families, and millions of Americans who depend on government programs.
