The current U.S. government shutdown is now approaching a record length, having reached its 32nd day on November 2, 2025. This marks the second longest shutdown in American history and puts the nation at risk of exceeding the previous record of 35 days set in 1996. As the shutdown enters its final stretch, over a million U.S. military personnel are facing challenges with delayed salary payments, while approximately 42 million Americans – one-eighth of the total population – experience food insecurity this month. Despite these pressing concerns, political negotiations have stalled, leaving the potential for further government shutdown beyond November into next year.