The US government shutdown has become the second-longest in history as the stalemate between the two parties over expiring health-care subsidies persists. Lawmakers and congressional aides say they see a real possibility the closure could surpass the 35-day shutdown of Trump’s first term. Libby Cantrill, PIMCO's Head of Public Policy, described the situation in Washington as 'surreal' and 'eerie', warning the shutdown could continue until at least November. She was speaking on Bloomberg's The