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.