health insurance subsidies
US Congress Ends Historic Government Shutdown: Impact on Federal Services and Political Implications
Nov 13, 2025 11:22 am CST
Congress has approved legislation ending the longest government shutdown in US history, restoring essential services and federal worker pay through January 30. The Republican-controlled House passed the bill 222-209 with President Trump's support, despite Democratic opposition over failed health insurance subsidy extensions. The political standoff highlighted partisan divisions, with neither side claiming a decisive victory as the government addresses its $38 trillion debt challenge.
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.
White House Implements Mass Federal Layoffs as Government Shutdown Crisis Deepens
Oct 11, 2025 04:02 pm CST
The White House has begun mass layoffs of federal employees as the government shutdown enters its third week, with President Trump increasing pressure on Democrats to end the standoff. Budget director Russ Vought announced the "substantial" terminations affecting various departments while unions seek emergency legal intervention. The crisis leaves 750,000 public servants without pay and threatens unprecedented missed paychecks for 1.3 million active-duty military personnel.