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Record-Breaking Shutdown, Election Night Highlights, Winter Blast and more
CNN 5 Things
Nov 5, 2025

The government shutdown is now the longest in American history. We have the key takeaways from last night’s sweep of election wins for Democrats. There’s some good news about the US economy. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs. Plus, why winter is coming early for parts of the US.