U.S. Shutdown Becomes Longest Ever Amid Stalemate, Travel Chaos Fears
The United States entered its longest-ever government shutdown on Wednesday, surpassing the 35-day record set during Donald Trump’s first term, as the administration warned of looming air travel chaos and disruptions to welfare benefits amid stalled negotiations in Congress. The shutdown, which began after lawmakers failed to approve funding beyond September 30, has crippled federal…