President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever, blaming the record-breaking impasse for the party's defeat in closely-watched elections while Democrats emboldened by their off-year victories dug in for a fight. Trump, whose first term at the White House set the previous government shutdown record, said this one was a “big factor, negative” in Tuesday's races. He repeated his demands for Republicans to end the Senate filibuster as a way to reopen government — something senators have refused to do. Read more: https://www.wkyc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/government-shutdown-becomes-the-longest-on-record-as-fallout-spreads-nationwide/616-e15a5717-d663-4fec-a35f-0358d8555b7c -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wkyc.channel3/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wkyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wkyc3/ Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app