US Government Shutdown: A Record-Breaking Stalemate
The ongoing US government shutdown is poised to become the longest in the country's history, with no compromise in sight between Democrats and Republicans.
President Donald Trump appears to be unbothered by the shutdown, while Democrats remain firm on their healthcare funding-related demands, refusing to surrender.
any compromise on these fundamental demands will be mean a surrender
In contrast to the 2018 shutdown, where Trump yielded to public and political pressure, neither side is currently making efforts to reach a middle ground.
The 2018 shutdown lasted 35 days, followed by a three-day shutdown, after which a compromise was reached.
Author's Summary:
US government shutdown may break record due to political gridlock.