Turbulent Times: The Longest U.S. Government Shutdowns in History
Published on: Oct. 7, 2025, 3:32 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. government has faced multiple shutdowns since 1980 due to budgetary disagreements, affecting thousands of federal workers. The longest, from December 2018 to January 2019, lasted 35 days, sparked by a clash over border wall funding. Being one of the most significant political standoffs, government shutdowns highlight persistent bipartisan divides.
