U.S. Government Shutdown Could Break Record as Washington Stalemate Deepens

Key TakeawaysThe ongoing US government shutdown has entered its 20th day, with forecasts suggesting it could extend beyond 40 days.Analysts warn the stalemate shows no signs of resolution, making it likely to become the longest shutdown in US history.The previous record was 35 days during Donald Trump’s first presidency nearly seven years ago.According to BlockBeats, what was initially expected to last only two to three weeks has now evolved into a major political crisis in Washington.Analysts at Beacon Policy Advisors said in a note that “to end the shutdown, either the White House will negotiate a deal or the Democrats will compromise. Currently, there are no signs of either.”The partial government shutdown, which began earlier this month, has now lasted 20 days. Forecast markets on Friday suggested the closure could extend to around 41 days, up sharply from 14 days projected just two weeks ago.If that prediction holds, the current shutdown would surpass the 35-day record set during Trump’s 2018–2019 standoff, making it the longest federal shutdown in US history.