President Donald Trump says that the U.S. Senate should remain in Washington, D.C., this weekend "until they have a deal" to end the federal government shutdown , which is now in its sixth week.

Newsweek reached out to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer 's and Senate Majority Leader John Thune's offices via email on Friday for comment.

Why It Matters

The ongoing federal government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, has disrupted millions of lives, affecting federal workers, airport operations, and public assistance.

Trump has urged senators to end procedural hurdles such as the filibuster to facilitate reopening governmental operations. The impasse underscores the deep partisan divides in Congress and raises the stakes for both parties as the 2026 midterm elections a

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