Senate Republicans are planning a different approach to try to end the government shutdown on Friday, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News, with the hopes of peeling off enough moderate Democrats to end the stalemate.

The U.S. federal government shutdown surpassed the previous record for the longest in the nation's history on Wednesday.

As the government shutdown reached Day 37 on Thursday, FAA officials announced significant cuts in air traffic at 40 major U.S. airports during the upcoming holiday season. “So if you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, you might want to leave now,” Stephen Colbert said.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it will distribute partial SNAP benefits to recipients starting Saturday.

Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown are intensifying with behind-the-scenes talks. This comes as the federal closure, now in its 35th day, is on track to become the longest ever disrupting the lives of millions of Americans.

Record-breaking government shutdown enters day 37 as Senate Republicans propose new funding plan. Bipartisan lawmakers seek compromise amid growing concerns over federal workers.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said his party would "work with the government" to move away from the current electoral system. The Liberal Democrats have long backed electoral reform and support bringing in a form of proportional representation, which they feel would more fairly reflect people's votes.

More than a month into the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, worries over how families will be able to pay their bills run high.