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Government Shutdown Hits 35 Days Amid NYC Election Tensions

11/5/2025

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The federal government shutdown has reached its 35th day, tying the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
The timing overlaps with the New York City mayoral election, underscoring shifts in political communication.
U.S. President Donald Trump and MAGA supporters have permeated the landscape, as Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, and Andrew Cuomo, a former New York governor, revamp social media strategies.

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Story summary

The federal government shutdown has reached its 35th day, tying the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
The timing overlaps with the New York City mayoral election, underscoring shifts in political communication.
U.S. President Donald Trump and MAGA supporters have permeated the landscape, as Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, and Andrew Cuomo, a former New York governor, revamp social media strategies.