The 2025 government shutdown, the longest in US history

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Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.

21% left · 69% center · 10% right of 374 independent sources among the outlets we track, across 102 stories.

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1. August 2025

   Aug 31– Sep 2Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Returns After Monthlong August Recess33 articles · 21 independent sources

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2. September 2025

   Sep 12Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands11 articles · 11 independent sources

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3. Sep 16– 19House Republicans pass stopgap spending bill, set up shutdown fight with Senate11 articles · 10 independent sources

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4. Sep 19House passes a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown, but prospects in the Senate look dim14 articles · 9 independent sources

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5. Sep 20– 23Trump to meet with Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to discuss looming government shutdown19 articles · 15 independent sources

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6. Sep 21– 24Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as threat of government shutdown looms37 articles · 29 independent sources

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7. Sep 25White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown30 articles · 25 independent sources

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8. Sep 26– 27Former national park superintendents urge Trump administration to close parks in case of shutdown12 articles · 9 independent sources

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9. Sep 26Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats 'dial back' their demands10 articles · 10 independent sources

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10. Sep 28– Oct 2Early polls show Trump and GOP taking more blame than Democrats for shutdown12 articles · 10 independent sources

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11. Sep 28– 29Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House62 articles · 35 independent sources

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12. Sep 29– Oct 2Federal shutdown cuts off economic data vital to policymakers and investors10 articles · 9 independent sources

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13. Sep 29– 30What will happen if there's a government shutdown at day's end15 articles · 8 independent sources

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14. Sep 29– Oct 1Schumer Shutdown: Democrats Fail to Pass Their Proposed Continuing Resolution12 articles · 7 independent sources

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15. Sep 29– Oct 1Members of Congress get paid during a shutdown. Some want to change that9 articles · 8 independent sources

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16. Sep 30US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress13 articles · 12 independent sources

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17. Sep 30– Oct 2Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment48 articles · 32 independent sources

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18. Sep 30– Oct 2A prolonged US government shutdown could impact your travel plans23 articles · 15 independent sources

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19. Sep 30– Oct 1Vote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demands19 articles · 17 independent sources

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20. October 2025

    Oct 1Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty34 articles · 21 independent sources

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21. Oct 1– 3The September jobs report is delayed by the government shutdown - what was it expected to show?17 articles · 10 independent sources

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22. Oct 1Trump administration uses government websites, email messages to pin shutdown blame on Democrats12 articles · 9 independent sources

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23. Oct 1Government shutdown begins with Trump, Democrats at impasse16 articles · 16 independent sources

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24. Oct 1How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Dept.29 articles · 12 independent sources

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25. Oct 1Democrats embrace a shutdown fight in a rare moment of unity against Trump17 articles · 10 independent sources

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26. Oct 1– 3Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats24 articles · 21 independent sources

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27. Oct 3Hopes fade for quick end to shutdown as Trump readies layoffs and cuts29 articles · 18 independent sources

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28. Oct 5– 6Government shutdown enters sixth day as Republicans, Democrats remain at an impasse32 articles · 18 independent sources

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29. Oct 6Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families12 articles · 9 independent sources

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30. Oct 7Hollywood Burbank Airport: Government shutdown leads to shortage of air traffic controllers13 articles · 8 independent sources

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31. Oct 7– 8Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown62 articles · 45 independent sources

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32. Oct 7At the center of shutdown fight, health care is one of the most intractable issues in Congress12 articles · 12 independent sources

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33. Oct 7– 9Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown12 articles · 8 independent sources

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34. Oct 7– 9Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches 7th day41 articles · 27 independent sources

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35. Oct 8– 9What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown20 articles · 10 independent sources

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36. Oct 8– 9IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week32 articles · 23 independent sources

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37. Oct 9Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown16 articles · 14 independent sources

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38. Oct 10Firings of Federal Workers Begin as White House Seeks to Pressure Democrats in Government Shutdown26 articles · 26 independent sources

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39. Oct 10– 11More than 4,000 federal workers hit with shutdown-related layoffs, so far10 articles · 9 independent sources

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40. Oct 10'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs18 articles · 8 independent sources

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41. Oct 10– 15Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on15 articles · 15 independent sources

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42. Oct 10– 14Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker warns29 articles · 16 independent sources

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43. Oct 11– 12Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown39 articles · 30 independent sources

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44. Oct 11– 13Smithsonian museums, National Zoo closed amid government shutdown16 articles · 10 independent sources

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45. Oct 12– 13VP Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown continues24 articles · 19 independent sources

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46. Oct 15– 16Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's shutdown layoffs51 articles · 42 independent sources

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47. Oct 16Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time27 articles · 16 independent sources

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48. Oct 20– 31SNAP benefits: These states will partially fund food stamps amid shutdown56 articles · 28 independent sources

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49. Oct 20– 21Government shutdown imperils dozens of Head Start preschool programs11 articles · 11 independent sources

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50. Oct 21Senate Republicans head to White House amid stalemate on shutdown17 articles · 11 independent sources

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51. Oct 22– 23USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown16 articles · 14 independent sources

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52. Oct 23– 24Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown25 articles · 25 independent sources

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53. Oct 23Health care compromise appears far off as government shutdown stalemate persists17 articles · 12 independent sources

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54. Oct 24– Nov 3Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages - Boston News, Weather, Sports35 articles · 25 independent sources

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55. Oct 24Social Security COLA for 2026 revealed following shutdown-related delay12 articles · 11 independent sources

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56. Oct 25Trump administration won't tap contingency fund to keep food aid flowing, memo says18 articles · 9 independent sources

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57. Oct 26– 27Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 126 articles · 18 independent sources

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58. Oct 27– 28Largest federal workers' union urges Dems to pass GOP stopgap funding bill and end shutdown14 articles · 9 independent sources

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59. Oct 27Air traffic control staffing problems spiked over the weekend, raising concerns about disruption9 articles · 8 independent sources

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60. Oct 27– 28Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues9 articles · 8 independent sources

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61. Oct 27– 29Isolated flight delays may spread as air traffic controllers go without pay during shutdown32 articles · 19 independent sources

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62. Oct 28Judge extends order barring the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the shutdown15 articles · 11 independent sources

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63. Oct 28– 29States sue Trump administration over suspension of SNAP benefits26 articles · 17 independent sources

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64. Oct 28Fight over government layoffs continues as shutdown drags on8 articles · 7 independent sources

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65. Oct 28Food banks are preparing for a surge as federal food aid could be paused in the government shutdown13 articles · 8 independent sources

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66. Oct 28– 29Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown8 articles · 8 independent sources

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67. Oct 29Shutdown is costing U.S. economy $7 billion per month, budget office says9 articles · 8 independent sources

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68. Oct 29How ‘grocery buddies’ are feeding families at risk of losing SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown9 articles · 8 independent sources

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69. Oct 29– Nov 4White House says it will partially fund SNAP benefits after Trump threatens to withhold them until shutdown ends89 articles · 50 independent sources

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70. Oct 30– Nov 1Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown90 articles · 56 independent sources

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71. Oct 30Judge to consider demand to force the government to keep funding SNAP food aid despite the shutdown9 articles · 9 independent sources

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72. Oct 31– Nov 4Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues10 articles · 8 independent sources

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73. Oct 31– Nov 6Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever10 articles · 9 independent sources

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74. Oct 31Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown60 articles · 46 independent sources

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75. Oct 31– Nov 3Trump administration faces a deadline to tell judges whether it will use contingency funds for SNAP39 articles · 19 independent sources

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76. November 2025

    Nov 1Furloughed federal workers face delays getting unemployment pay during shutdown15 articles · 11 independent sources

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77. Nov 1– 7Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November109 articles · 53 independent sources

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78. Nov 2Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families15 articles · 12 independent sources

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79. Nov 3– 13When will full SNAP benefits resume now that the shutdown is over?40 articles · 19 independent sources

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80. Nov 3– 52025 government shutdown is the longest in US history87 articles · 39 independent sources

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81. Nov 3– 12Watch Live: House set to vote Wednesday on bill to end government shutdown34 articles · 8 independent sources

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82. Nov 4– 11Schumer Shutdown Nears End After 41 Day Standoff10 articles · 9 independent sources

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83. Nov 5– 6FAA To Reduce 10% Of U.S. Flights At Major Airports Amid Government Shutdown130 articles · 62 independent sources

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84. Nov 6– 9US airlines again cancel more than 1,000 flights on second day of cuts tied to government shutdown65 articles · 36 independent sources

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85. Nov 6– 13Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown54 articles · 29 independent sources

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86. Nov 6Shutdown progress in doubt as Democrats grow emboldened from election wins16 articles · 9 independent sources

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87. Nov 7– 10Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen91 articles · 58 independent sources

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88. Nov 7– 8Travelers face mounting delays this weekend as airlines cut hundreds of flights due to the shutdown. Here’s what to know11 articles · 11 independent sources

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89. Nov 7– 10Flight cancellations and delays worsen as government shutdown drags on15 articles · 12 independent sources

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90. Nov 7– 129,000 flights cut amid shutdown67 articles · 29 independent sources

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91. Nov 8– 12Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments45 articles · 34 independent sources

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92. Nov 9– 10Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payouts as states warn of 'catastrophic impact'61 articles · 31 independent sources

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93. Nov 10Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for voting on shutdown deal12 articles · 9 independent sources

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94. Nov 10– 11Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House80 articles · 43 independent sources

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95. Nov 10– 11These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it.16 articles · 15 independent sources

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96. Nov 11– 12Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights11 articles · 11 independent sources

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97. Nov 11Jon Stewart Rips Into Democrats For Caving On Government Shutdown: “World-Class Collapse”9 articles · 9 independent sources

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98. Nov 11– 12House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away113 articles · 48 independent sources

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99. Nov 11– 13Government Shutdown Ends As Trump Signs Funding Bill116 articles · 67 independent sources

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100. Nov 13– 15FAA reduces airline flight cuts to 3% from 6% at IND, 39 other airports31 articles · 14 independent sources

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101. Nov 13Full SNAP benefits to resume in Colorado after federal government reopens10 articles · 10 independent sources

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102. Nov 21FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown24 articles · 16 independent sources

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