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The federal government is in the midst of the second-longest shutdown in US history.

A recent poll found 50% of respondents blame Republican congressional leadership for the shutdown.

We're currently in the midst of , with seemingly no end in sight.

The federal government shutdown entered with thousands of workers already laid off and essential services heavily impacted.

The Trump administration previousl y warned would end Nov. 1 if the government remained closed. About 42 million Americans would lose their SNAP benefits.

President Donald Trump is currently overseas in Asia for trade negotiations, to meet with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Trump is expected to return to the United States late Thursday, according to USA TODAY.

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