The government shutdown is now the longest – and likely the most damaging in US history

CNN – Wednesday, November 5, 2025
By Matt Egan

The ongoing government shutdown isn’t just the longest in American history. It’s likely the most damaging, too.

Historically, the economic damage from shutdowns is fleeting, quickly reversing when the government reopens. However, the 36-day lapse in funding that began on October 1 is already dealing a significant – albeit temporary – blow to the world’s largest economy.

Click here to read the entire article.