The U.S. government is currently facing an unprecedented shutdown, which House Speaker Mike Johnson warns could become the longest in the nation’s history. As lawmakers remain deadlocked, Johnson has implemented a no-show strategy, canceling sessions and rejecting calls for negotiations with Democrats. The House has passed a clean resolution to fund essential services, but Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, refuse to reopen the government, leading to rising tensions. Internal dissent within the GOP is also brewing, with some members calling for a return to work. As the standoff continues with no end in sight, both sides blame each other for the prolonged impasse.