Healthcare Dispute Threatens Government Shutdown

Senate and House officials warn of shutdown if Republicans reject health care concessions.
Funding expires on September 30, 2025.
Democrats want to extend ACA subsidies and roll back Medicaid cuts.
Schumer and Jeffries oppose funding without these provisions.
Republicans reject attaching subsidy extensions to spending measures.
Schumer cites public hardship; polls show blame on Trump and Republicans.
No agreement risks 22 million facing higher premiums in 2026.

Politics | Policy | Healthcare

United States

Trump | Schumer | Jeffries

4 days ago