The political gridlock in Washington has pushed the federal government shutdown into its 34th day and sixth week, setting it on a course to become the longest in U.S. history, surpassing the 35-day record set in the prior administration.

The impasse between the White House and Congressional Democrats shows no immediate sign of resolution, jeopardizing critical aid for millions of Americans and leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay. The core of the stalemate centers on President Donald Trump’s demand that no negotiations take place until the government is reopened, a stance he reiterated forcefully on Sunday.

As the shutdown drags into a new month, the consequences for vulnerable populations are becoming increasingly severe. Millions stand to lose essential federal

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