
The iciest moments of 2025: The 5 political feuds that froze Washington
Fox News
Record-breaking government shutdown froze Washington for 43 days in 2025 as President Donald Trump's second-term agenda sparked nationwide protests this year.
Deirdre Heavey is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.
Republicans blamed Democrats and Democrats blamed Republicans, leaving Capitol Hill at a standstill for a staggering stretch that put Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, federal paychecks and even air-traffic safety in jeopardy.
More Related News













