Core Points - The U.S. government shutdown has entered its second week, with President Trump indicating potential negotiations with Democrats on healthcare, but the "reopen first, negotiate later" stance creates uncertainty [1] - The ongoing impasse has led to hundreds of thousands of federal employees being furloughed, increasing political pressure on lawmakers as payroll dates approach [2] Healthcare Subsidies as Core Disagreement - The Senate rejected the House-passed temporary funding bill for the fifth time, with a vote of 52-42, failing to meet the required 60 votes [3] - Democrats insist on including Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidy provisions in any temporary spending bill, which are set to expire at the end of 2025, and demand the repeal of Medicaid cuts from Trump's second-term spending bill [3] - Republicans are employing a "carrot and stick" strategy, suggesting future discussions on ACA subsidies while pressuring key Democratic senators representing large numbers of federal employees [3] White House's Firm Stance - Trump's economic advisor warned of "severe measures" if the Senate vote fails, hinting at potential layoffs of federal employees who are currently on unpaid leave [4] - Trump has previously indicated that he would take the opportunity to fire thousands of federal workers if the government shuts down [4]
共和党态度转变?特朗普表态“愿意跟民主党谈判”,美国政府关门已进入第二周
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-10-07 04:12