N ow in its 35th day, the U.S. government shutdown has tied the record for the longest-ever closure of the federal government, matching the duration of a closure that began in December 2018, during President Donald Trump's first term.

Talks intensified Tuesday toward a potential end to the government shutdown, as the federal closure was on track to become the longest ever, disrupting the lives of millions of Americans. With a nod from their leadership,

But Trump, since returning from Asia last week, has gone from blaming Democrats for keeping the government closed to blaming Republicans for not killing the filibuster in order to restore funding.

Trump is ramping up pressure on Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster—an action known as the “nuclear option.”

Congress tied for its longest-ever shutdown in U.S. history on Tuesday, stretching into the 35th day. It matches a record set under President Donald Trump’s first term in office, as federal workers from airports to the military have been left unpaid, and federal food assistance has been brought to a halt.

Bipartisan Senate talks intensify as government shutdown enters historic territory, with lawmakers discussing Obamacare subsidy extensions and funding solutions.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s position against eliminating the Senate filibuster has not changed, a spokesperson told ABC News Friday, after Trump on Thursday called on Republicans to go "nuclear" and eliminate the filibuster to pass the Republican funding bill and reopen the government.