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Senate Advances Bill to End 40-Day Government Shutdown: Healthcare Subsidies Remain Uncertain
Nov 10, 2025 01:09 pm CST
The US Senate has taken its first step toward ending the 40-day government shutdown with a 60-40 procedural vote. Moderate Democrats broke the impasse by agreeing to advance funding legislation without guaranteed healthcare subsidy extensions, causing division within their party. The deal would reinstate fired federal workers, provide back pay, and schedule a December vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, though flight disruptions and food assistance delays continue nationwide.
US Government Shutdown Reaches Record 36th Day as Trump Refuses Negotiations with Democrats
Nov 05, 2025 05:13 pm CST
The US government shutdown has extended to a record-breaking 36 days, with President Trump refusing to negotiate with Democrats over health insurance subsidies until they agree to reopen government. The impasse has disrupted federal services nationwide, leaving workers unpaid and programs cut while centrist senators work desperately to break the deadlock through bipartisan solutions.