The government shutdown became the longest in U.S. history Tuesday night, eclipsing the previous record set in 2019. As federal operations remain frozen, Senate Republicans are heading to the White House this morning for a high-stakes breakfast with President Trump, who is urging a procedural shift to bypass Democratic opposition. Stay with Newsweek for the latest updates. As the government shutdown entered its 36th day, air travel disruptions intensified nationwide, affecting more than 3.2