US President Donald Trump has now overseen the two longest government shutdowns in the modern history of his nation.

An ongoing shutdown entered its 24th day on Friday, after it became the second-longest federal funding lapse ever earlier in the week.

Here's a look at how the shutdown is playing out across America.

How does this shutdown compare to previous ones?

The longest occurred in 2018, during Mr Trump's first term as president and went for 34 days.

Here's a look at the duration of all previous shutdowns.

Why do shutdowns happen?

They tend to happen when there is a disagreement over the federal budget.

What is a US government shutdown?

The US has shut down its government for the first time in more than six years as politicians duel over federal funding. Here's what that mean

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