The duration of the U.S. government shutdown equals the longest record in history. Election results in cities like New York may become a key to breaking the deadlock.

According to the Zhidao Financial APP, the current government shutdown crisis in the United States has entered its sixth week, tying the historical record for duration. The election results held on Tuesday in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia, and other states are seen as a possible key factor in changing the political dynamics in Washington and breaking the budget deadlock. With the end of the elections, both parties will shift their focus to next year's midterm elections to vie for control of Congress. However, there is still uncertainty whether the election results will push both sides to compromise or deepen party divisions.