October 1, 2025 marked the start of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which lasted a total of 43 days. The shutdown began due to a dispute in Congress between the Democrats and the Republicans over whether the new government funding bills would include an extension of healthcare subsidies. Because no agreement was reached, no bills were passed, which caused the government to shut down. This shutdown caused federal workers, such as TSA agents, to go without pay for its entirety. Furthermore, government-run operations, such as national parks and healthcare programs, also faced disruptions. The shutdown ended on November 12 after President Trump signed a bill that Congress passed, allowing most government agencies to be funded through January 30, 2026. While this bill did not include an extension of healthcare subsidies, there will be a vote in the Senate about these subsidies in December.