It's been 20 days since the federal government shut down, tying it for the second-longest government shutdown in history.

Get live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as the government shutdown enters Day 21 and Vice President JD Vance travels to Israel as the administration works to secure the fragile ceasefire with Hamas.

The government shutdown didn’t deter 26-year-old Nudrat Mahajabin from visiting Grand Canyon National Park earlier this month, even though the signs were clear: No entrance fees would be collected, the visitors’ center was closed and no park rangers were nearby.

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House Tuesday for a display of unity with President Donald Trump.

The federal government shutdown 2025 is now on Day 21, with no relief in sight. Here's what to know about your Social Security payments.

Senate Democrats, too, are confident in their strategy to keep voting against a House-passed bill that would reopen the government until Republicans, including Trump, engage them on extending health care subsidies that expire at the end of the year.

Democrats might help reopen the government if they can declare a moral victory. But Republicans are insisting on humiliating them.

As the ongoing shutdown approaches a new record, here’s what to know about previous shutdowns and when this one would become the longest ever.