WASHINGTON — The 2025 government shutdown extended into Day 22 on Tuesday, making it one of the longest in U.S. history with no end in sight.

As of Wednesday, the shutdown is now the second-longest in U.S. history, surpassing the 1995-1996 shutdown under President Bill Clinton.

Senate Republicans are headed to the White House Tuesday for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as they refuse to negotiate on any Democratic demands.

Meanwhile, Senate Democrats remain confident in their strategy to keep voting against a House-passed bill that would reopen the government, until Republicans, including Trump, engage them on extending health care subsidies that expire at the end of the year.

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