Government Shutdown Enters Day 38 as Republicans Reject Democratic Health Care Compromise

Nov 08, 2025 11:06 am CST

The U.S. government shutdown has reached its 38th day as Senate Majority Leader John Thune rejected Democrats' offer to simultaneously reopen the government and extend expiring health care subsidies. While moderate Democrats continue seeking compromise solutions, the impasse deepens with Republicans refusing to negotiate on health care until government operations resume, affecting federal workers, airline operations, and food assistance programs nationwide.