Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure on track to become longest ever

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Federal government shutdown reaches historic 35-day mark, breaking records and disrupting millions of Americans’ access to food aid and paychecks.

Senators from both parties quietly negotiate terms for reopening government, including funding overhaul and resolution to expiring health insurance subsidies.

President threatens to halt SNAP food benefits unless Democrats back government reopening, complicating already-tense shutdown negotiations over healthcare and spending.

WASHINGTON — Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown intensified Tuesday with behind-the-scenes talks, as the federal closure was on track to become the longest ever disrupting the lives of millions