The ongoing US government shutdown is poised to become the longest in the country's history, with neither Democrats nor Republicans willing to compromise.
President Donald Trump appears unbothered by the shutdown, while Democrats remain firm on their healthcare funding-related demands, viewing any compromise as a surrender.
In contrast to 2018, when Trump ended the 35-day shutdown under public and political pressure, and Democrats agreed to a compromise on a subsequent three-day shutdown, no efforts are being made to reach a middle ground this time.
any compromise on these fundamental demands will be mean a surrender
Author's summary: Shutdown may break Trump presidency record.