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Democratic wins in key statewide races stiffened the party’s stance in the record-long shutdown fight, with Senate Democrats insisting President Trump negotiate over expiring health care subsidies before reopening the government. Citing the elections, Mr. Trump told Republicans the shutdown hurt their party and urged swift action, while Gov. Glenn Youngkin called it a “very big challenge.” Democratic leaders sought a meeting with the president as bipartisan talks among moderates were dampened. Mr. Trump pressed Republicans to end the Senate filibuster to pass funding, a move Senator John Thune rejected, though some warned pressure could grow.

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