As the federal government shutdown stretches on, officials say it’s edging closer to becoming the second longest in American history. With no apparent path toward a swift resolution, some lawmakers warn it could even exceed the record 35-day closure under a previous administration.

Military families are bracing for missed paychecks after the House blocked a Democratic bill to fund troop salaries during the ongoing government shutdown. Lawmakers remain deadlocked, with critics pointing to one key representative as preventing the bill’s passage.