The White House said it's complying with a court order to pay SNAP benefits, after Trump said no benefits will be given until Democrats vote to reopen the government.

The US government shutdown has reached 35 days, making it the longest period of time the American government has been closed. The shutdown, which began 1 October, was prompted by the inability of Congress to agree to a new funding deal. It has left government workers without paycheque and millions of Americans without essential services.

Congress shows first movement in 35 days on shutdown as senators negotiate Band-Aid spending bill, needing 60 votes to break Democratic filibuster.

Secretary Sean Duffy's comment comes amid a growing number of flight delays at airports across the country. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that the U.S. might be forced to close parts of its airspace if staffing shortages amid the government shutdown continue.

The U.S. government shutdown on Tuesday entered its 35th day, matching a record set during President Donald Trump's first term for the longest in history, as Republicans and Democrats in Congress continue to blame each other for the standoff.

Election Day comes in the midst of a government shutdown that is poised to be the longest in history. Both parties blame each other, with no end in sight.

With the country nearing the record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the stalemate over federal funding has continued.