The last word with Lawrence O'Donnell who is back starts right now. Hi Lawrence. >> Hey Jen. Um I haven't taken any uh what animals that questions uh lately. Uh I don't remember them being too tough uh whenever I did take them. That's for sure. >> Me neither. We could pass those with flying colors. I'm fairly certain. But we wouldn't be given them so frequently. I don't think either. >> Uh it is. You're seeing madness at work every day down there. >> No question about it. >> Right. Thanks, Jen. Thanks, Lawr ...

I I want to begin with that last meeting that you had in the Oval Office, which was about this government shutdown. Hasn't been a meeting since. There's been no attempt to solve the problem since by Donald Trump or the Republicans.And Donald Trump taunted you with that hat and you you cut to today and there's Speaker Johnson trying to end this subject, trying to make it clear that there's absolutely no possibility uh of Donald Trump running for third term. while Donald Trump still plays that game publicly. ...

Millions of Americans are now learning how much more their Affordable Care Act plans will cost next year. Many face hefty increases. https://t.co/C5LIKkM6ND ...

A critical week as this shutdown stretches on. From flights to food banks, many filling with federal workers and organizers preparing for an influx since federal SNAP benefits will dry up starting Saturday. According to the Department of Agriculture, new pressure this morning from the country's biggest union representing federal workers, pushing for a short-term agreement, which Democrats have so far resisted, to reopen the government.Democrats see a possible pinch point Saturday when open enrollment begins ...

Tonight, impacts of the government shutdown intensifying with key benefits on the brink of running out for millions more Americans. >> We expect to see a huge influx in people utilizing the pantry. >> The US Department of Agriculture says SNAP food assistance will stop starting November 1st for about 42 million people.That same day, open enrollment begins for the Affordable Care Act, and premiums are expected to reach record highs. Michaela Butler, a nurse, says she's concerned for her patients. We're going ...

Well, joining me now is Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingle. She serves on the Energy and Commerce and Natural Resources Committees. Welcome, Congresswoman. It's good to see you again. So, let's first talk about the shutdown. The Trump administration has said it is not going to use emergency funds for the SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Yet, we have at least 25 states which will cut off crucial food assistance for about 42 million people on Saturday. 13% of your state, Michigan households, th ...

It is day 25 of the government shutdown and federal workers are feeling the impacts after missing their first full paycheck. They lined up around the corner outside a Washington DC food bank set up specifically for federal workers. While Republicans claim Democrats should be held responsible, one Democratic congressman says workers don't see it that way.>> The federal workers that I represent uh are fed up. They have endured 10 months of unrelenting assaults and attacks from the Trump administration. They'v ...

If enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits are allowed to expire, Americans may face steep health insurance premium hikes. Early retirees are especially at risk. https://t.co/MkRsw7Kljl ...

We've made clear uh in the House that we will consider anything that emerges from the Senate in good faith in a bipartisan way uh that both reopens the government while at the same time addresses this healthc care crisis and extends the Affordable Care Act tax credits in a meaningful way. The uh 90% or so of the people who benefit from these Affordable Care Act tax credits make $63,000 per year or less. And a significant number of small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country rely upon the affordabl ...

Government Shutdown & Negotiation Standoff - The government shutdown has reached its 24th day, impacting federal employees and various services [1] - Senate adjourned for the weekend without reaching a deal, highlighting the difficulty in paying federal employees [1][2] - A key point of contention is healthcare, with Democrats and Republicans holding opposing stances compared to the 2013 Obamacare shutdown [5] - Democrats are perceived as unwilling to negotiate due to distrust of the former president, leading to a standstill [4] - Multiple attempts to pass appropriations bills in the Senate have been blocked by Democrats [8] - The shutdown is causing pain points, including air traffic delays, potentially leading to public frustration [10] Healthcare Debate & Affordable Care Act (ACA) - The debate includes extending Obamacare subsidies, with varying proposals from Democrats [16] - Republicans question the effectiveness of simply providing more money without addressing structural problems in the ACA [22] - From 2013 to 2019, premiums for Affordable Care Act plans in Oklahoma increased by 200%, while commercial insurance increased by 29% [21][30] - Concerns exist regarding potential fraud within the ACA program, particularly with zero-premium policies [25][26] - Some Republicans believe the ACA was designed to circumvent Hyde Amendment protections related to abortion funding [29]