‘Most bizarre shutdown of all time’: Congress remains deadlocked

Government Shutdown & Political Messaging - Republicans believe they have an advantage and are highlighting the negative impacts of the shutdown [1] - Democrats argue Republicans are to blame for the shutdown and its consequences, particularly rising healthcare premiums [1] - The White House feels confident in its messaging, but there's growing anxiety and potential for negotiation [3] - The White House is using the possibility of not paying furloughed employees as leverage [5][6] Healthcare Subsidies & Political Impact - The expiration of healthcare subsidies is a significant issue, with potential for premiums to double or triple for some Americans [1, 23] - Republicans may face blame if healthcare premiums increase due to the subsidy expiration [17, 18] - There is internal debate among Republicans regarding extending these subsidies [17] Potential Actions & Negotiations - There has been a lack of negotiation and compromise from Republicans, according to Democrats [1, 2] - The possibility of eliminating the filibuster to pass funding without Democratic support was discussed [1] - Trump expressed differing views on back pay for furloughed workers, creating uncertainty [12, 14]