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Shutdown nears record amid party stalemate

Washington’s shutdown, now in its 33rd day, is on track to become the longest as talks stall and stakes sharpen. President Donald Trump told 60 Minutes he won’t negotiate Affordable Care Act subsidies until the government reopens, while Senate Democrats — who have voted 13 times against reopening — demand talks first. Trump is urging Republicans to scrap the Senate filibuster, a move leaders resist. With federal workers missing pay, airport delays mounting, and 42 million SNAP recipients facing uncertainty despite court orders, Republicans say they need five Democrats to cross over to pass a reopening plan.

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