President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever, blaming the record-breaking impasse for the party's defeat in closely-watched elections while Democrats emboldened by their off-year victories dug in for a fight.

They're emboldened after sweeping election victories this week, and after President Trump said Americans are blaming Republicans for the shutdown more than Democrats. What to watc

The federal government shutdown became the longest in history on Wednesday. It’s now in its 37th day. And a new poll is the latest sign that it could remain pretty stubborn in the days ahead. That’s because it doesn’t seem like Americans are getting particularly tired of Democrats’ gambit.

The government shutdown has entered day 36, making it the longest shutdown in U.S. history—but Congress seems further than ever from coming to a resolution to end it. That’s in large part thanks to Donald Trump’s public panicking over the blue wave that swept elections across the country Tuesday night.

US President Donald Trump accused "kamikaze" Democrats of being prepared to destroy the country as the government shutdown became the longest in history on Wednesday, eclipsing the 35-day record set

The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions of Americans with federal program cuts, flight delays and federal workers nationwide left without paychecks.