Government shutdown news

Here are the latest news and updates on the government shutdown:

Latest Developments:

The partial government shutdown has entered its 26th day, making it the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
The shutdown began on December 22, 2018, when President Trump refused to sign a spending bill that did not include funding for a border wall.
The shutdown has affected approximately 800,000 federal employees, with around 400,000 being furloughed and the rest being required to work without pay.
The shutdown has also impacted various government services, including national parks, museums, and food assistance programs.

Recent News:

On January 25, the House of Representatives passed a bill to reopen the government for three weeks, but the Senate rejected it.
On January 28, President Trump announced that he would not sign any spending bills that did not include funding for a border wall.
On January 29, the Senate voted to advance a spending bill that did not include funding for a border wall, but it fell short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster.
On January 30, the House of Representatives passed a spending bill that included funding for a border wall, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate.

Key Issues:

Funding for a border wall: President Trump has demanded $5.7 billion in funding for a border wall, while Democrats have refused to provide any funding.
Government funding: The shutdown has affected various government programs and services, including national parks, museums, and food assistance programs.
Federal employee pay: Many federal employees are working without pay or have been furloughed, causing financial hardship for many families.

Quotes:

"We're not going to negotiate with ourselves. We're going to negotiate with the Democrats." - President Trump
"We're not going to give in to the President's demands for a border wall. We're going to stand strong and fight for the American people." - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Timeline:

December 22, 2018: The partial government shutdown begins.
January 25, 2019: The House of Representatives passes a bill to reopen the government for three weeks.
January 28, 2019: President Trump announces that he will not sign any spending bills that do not include funding for a border wall.
January 29, 2019: The Senate votes to advance a spending bill that does not include funding for a border wall.
January 30, 2019: The House of Representatives passes a spending bill that includes funding for a border wall.

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