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Both President Trump and Democrats said the record shutdown hurt Republicans in Tuesday’s off-year elections, as Democrats notched wins nationwide on affordability and opposition to Trump policies. Virginia and New Jersey races highlighted backlash to efforts to fire federal workers, cut spending and threaten Gateway Tunnel funding. Emboldened Democrats are tying reopening to preserving Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, while millions risk losing food aid and facing higher premiums as employees work unpaid. Trump presses to end the Senate filibuster, despite GOP resistance. A stopgap funding bill lapses Nov. 21, imperiling more services.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.