A decade after one shutdown ended, the House shutdown goes on and on

The U.S. government has been in a partial shutdown since December 2018, when leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate failed to agree on spending legislation. This marks the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Since that time, the House has failed to pass spending legislation, resulting in a shutdown that has lasted more than 5 months and counting. During this time, key government agencies and services have been affected, including those that support food safety, air travel, housing, veteran benefits, and national parks. The ongoing shutdown has also had significant economic impacts, with estimates of its total cost exceeding $11 billion.