Data: Congress.gov; Note: Days are counted from the first day to the last full day that the government was shut down; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals
President Trump on Thursday surpassed a government shutdown record previously set by former President Carter: Across his two terms, Trump has now overseen the most cumulative days under a funding gap.
Why it matters: The Trump administration has taken advantage of the government shutdown to advance its mission with the federal bureaucracy, including cutting agencies and firing employees.