US govt shutdown breaks record: Trump attacks ‘Kamikaze’ Democrats; makes big claim

US President Donald Trump labelled Democrats 'kamikaze' as the US government shutdown, now the longest in history, enters its sixth week. Millions of federal workers face unpaid leave or working without pay, impacting essential services like airports and welfare programs. A dispute over healthcare spending fuels the deadlock, with both parties showing little willingness to compromise, threatening further chaos.