The US government shutdown entered its 35th day on Tuesday, equalling the longest in the country's history.
The US government shutdown entered its 35th day on Tuesday, equalling the longest in the country’s history.
By Abby Rogers and Reuters
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United States President Donald Trump has claimed he will only provide nutrition assistance to low-income Americans once the government shutdown ends, appearing to defy two court orders demanding he free up contingency funds to keep the food aid scheme operational.
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