Democrats win key races as government shutdown sets record length

The U.S. is experiencing its longest government shutdown in history at 36 days, with Democrats achieving significant election victories, including Mikie Sherrill becoming New Jersey's next governor and Abigail Spanberger leading Virginia. President Trump attributed Republican losses to the shutdown and criticized Democrats, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blamed Republicans. Federal workers remain unpaid, and Trump is also focused on Supreme Court hearings regarding his tariff policies.