I don’t have live access to the latest data right now, but I can summarize the situation based on recent reporting up to late 2025. Answer:
- As of early November 2025, the United States was in the midst of a government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. By November 3, 2025, the shutdown had lasted about 34 days, making it the second-longest in U.S. history. The longest shutdown occurred from December 22, 2018, to January 25, 2019, lasting 35 days.
Key points to understand:
- How long it has lasted: The shutdown duration has been tracking in the mid-30s day range as of early November 2025, approaching the historic 35-day record. Different outlets have reported numbers in the low to mid-30s range depending on the calculation date.
- Why it persists: The impasse centers on disagreements between Congress and the President about funding levels and policy provisions. A continuing resolution to fund the government repeatedly failed to advance in the Senate, preventing a full funding bill from passing.
- Impacts: Federal workers have faced furloughs or delayed pay, with many services disrupted or operating at reduced capacity. Some programs and research grants have been paused, and national parks have faced closures or restricted operations.
If you’d like, I can narrow this to:
- The exact current-day count of days since October 1, 2025, using the latest available source.
- A brief timeline of key votes and stalled negotiations.
- The status of specific federal departments or programs you care about (e.g., TSA, food assistance, national parks).
