It has been approximately 27 days since the government was announced as shutdown. The shutdown began on December 22 and has been proceeding ever since. According to USA Today, Donald Trump has asked for $5.7 billion in order to accomplish his desire for a “wall” surrounding the U.S.-Mexico border. This has officially been the longest Government shutdown in history of America. Lots of families have been affected since all federal jobs have been put on hold.

“We kind of have a large family, so we have to support a lot, but with only half of the income we usually are getting it’s affecting us because we have to slow down and cut back,” said Haley Reed.

Many people have started riots about the time period this strike has been going on; others question how long this strike will go on.