EXCLUSIVE: Ali Vitali interviews Speaker Johnson on government shutdown

Government Shutdown & Negotiations - The report focuses on the potential government shutdown and negotiations surrounding Affordable Care Act subsidies [3][4] - The key point of contention is the timing of addressing Obamacare subsidies, with Republicans aiming for December and Democrats pushing for immediate negotiation to avoid a shutdown [5][6][8] - The speaker's position is that negotiations are a matter of timing, not whether to negotiate [3] Affordable Care Act (ACA) Subsidies - The subsidies end on December 31st, leaving a three-month window for negotiation [6] - The concern is that families will make healthcare decisions during open enrollment in October and November without knowing the final premium costs [5][9] - There is uncertainty about whether people will be paying more for healthcare next year [9] Political Perspectives - Democrats and Republicans have differing views on whether to negotiate on ACA subsidies before or after the shutdown [8] - Republicans want to keep the government open to have discussions and debates [6] - Democrats argue that negotiations are necessary to prevent a shutdown [8]