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The federal government’s shutdown crossed the 37-day mark, making it the longest in U.S. history. The stalemate, centered on funding the government and extending key health‐care subsidies, is affecting hundreds of thousands of workers and rippling across the economy.

California voters passed Proposition 50, temporarily shifting congressional map‑drawing power from the independent commission to the state legislature. The move could reshape several districts and strengthen Democratic hold on the U.S. House.

Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral race Tuesday, defeating a crowded field in a result that reflects shifting political dynamics and strong youth voter turnout.

As the federal government shutdown persists, tens of millions of Americans face mounting uncertainty over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), whose benefits were ordered by courts to continue but remain unfunded. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says he awaits legal clarity and calls on Congress to reopen the government.

One week after No Kings Day drew millions to the streets, Republican lawmakers have criticized the protests, President Trump responded, and the country continues to grapple with a government shutdown and its effects.

As the federal shutdown enters its third week, crucial national security and economic monitoring functions are faltering. The National Nuclear Security Administration is operating with minimal staff, and the release of national inflation data has been postponed, prompting new warnings over safety and stability.

The ongoing government shutdown has left hundreds of thousands of federal employees without pay and halted key services nationwide. As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, questions grow about whether partisanship is eroding the country’s democratic foundations.