health care subsidies
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.
Trump Opens Door to Health Care Negotiations as Government Shutdown Enters Sixth Day
Oct 07, 2025 12:22 pm CST
President Trump signals potential willingness to negotiate with Democrats on health care subsidies amid the ongoing government shutdown, while both parties remain entrenched in their positions. The stalemate continues to impact federal services with Republicans demanding Democrats pass a temporary funding bill and Democrats insisting on addressing healthcare subsidies that affect millions of Americans.
US Government Shutdown Could Extend for Weeks as Political Divide Deepens, Analysts Predict
Oct 06, 2025 04:17 pm CST
The ongoing US government shutdown may continue for weeks as Democrats and Republicans remain deeply divided over health care subsidies, with former President Trump blaming opposition while experts warn of significant economic consequences and potential permanent job losses across federal agencies.
US Government Shutdown: 750,000 Federal Employees Facing Furlough as Funding Negotiations Collapse
Oct 02, 2025 10:34 pm CST
The US government shutdown continues as funding negotiations between Democrats and the Trump administration collapse, leaving approximately 750,000 federal employees facing furlough. Senate Democrats are demanding extended health care subsidies while the White House warns of imminent public sector layoffs. Essential workers may be forced to work without pay as federal agencies wind down services until a compromise can be reached.