Federal employees receive free meals at a free food distribution stall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Nov. 5, 2025. On Wednesday, the U.S. federal government shutdown entered its 36th day, surpassing the previous 35-day record set during the 2018-2019 shutdown, making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong)

Federal employees receive free meals at a free food distribution stall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Nov. 5, 2025. On Wednesday, the U.S. federal government shutdown entered its 36th day, surpassing the previous 35-day record set during the 2018-2019 shutdown, making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong)

Federal employees receive free meals at a free food distribution stall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Nov. 5, 2025. On Wednesday, the U.S. federal government shutdown entered its 36th day, surpassing the previous 35-day record set during the 2018-2019 shutdown, making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong)

Federal employees receive free meals at a free food distribution stall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Nov. 5, 2025. On Wednesday, the U.S. federal government shutdown entered its 36th day, surpassing the previous 35-day record set during the 2018-2019 shutdown, making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong)

Federal employees receive free meals at a free food distribution stall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Nov. 5, 2025. On Wednesday, the U.S. federal government shutdown entered its 36th day, surpassing the previous 35-day record set during the 2018-2019 shutdown, making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. (Xinhua/Hu Yousong)