Right. What is this shutdown about. In the eyes of the Democrats here, it is about specifically healthcare.What does that mean. Let's start with the big picture, specifically on Obamacare. 24 million people get their insurance through Obamacare, aka the Affordable Care Act, right.Same thing. All of them, almost all of them, 90 plus%, the vast majority, they get a tax credit, which basically keeps their premiums down. This is a credit that's supposed to go away at the end of the year.Okay, that goes away. If ...

Government Shutdown Overview - The US government is experiencing a full shutdown, impacting federal employees and services [1][2] - Approximately 750,000 federal employees are temporarily furloughed, with potential layoffs threatened [2] - The White House is considering making irreversible cuts during the shutdown, potentially targeting programs favored by Democrats [8] - $18 billion in New York City infrastructure funding is being frozen by the Office of Management and Budget [9] Political Messaging and Blame - Both Democrats and Republicans are blaming each other for the shutdown [3][5][6] - The White House is actively engaging in a messaging battle, attempting to brand the situation as the "Schumer shutdown" [12][13] - Republicans accuse Democrats of prioritizing healthcare subsidies for undocumented immigrants, a claim Democrats deny [7][8] - Democrats accuse Republicans of trying to defund Obamacare through a "backdoor shutdown" [38][39] Healthcare Debate - A central issue is the extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, set to expire at the end of the year [6][25] - Democrats are seeking to restore healthcare cuts instituted by Republicans, potentially benefiting DACA recipients in some states [27] - Republicans argue that Democrats are trying to expand healthcare access to "illegals" [28] - Economists estimate a potential 70% cut in healthcare across the board for Americans if ACA subsidies are not extended [52] Congressional Dynamics - Some Democratic senators have defected, voting with Republicans on funding bills, indicating cracks in the Democratic caucus [4][18] - There are glimmers of hope for a "meeting of the minds" among rank-and-file members, but leaders are sticking to their positions [24] - The shutdown is affecting the release of economic data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) [32][33]

Joining us now, Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland. Uh, Congressman, thank you very much for joining us. Is this about health care or is this about repealing Obamacare without saying that they're repealing Obamacare by the Republicans.>> Well, from our perspective, it's about the health care of the American people and this ongoing assault on the living standards and the basic security of the working middle class in America. Uh, we've been raising this for months with them. um even as they have ...

Democrats have repeatedly made clear. We are ready to sit down with anyone at any time and at any place in order now to reopen the government to enact a spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people. And to address the devastating Republican health care crisis.That has caused extraordinary harm on people all across the country. In rural America, working class America, urban America, small town America, the heartland of America and black and brown communities throughout America. The Republic ...

Government Shutdown Standoff - A government shutdown is underway, with both Republicans and Democrats attempting to assign blame to the other party [1][2] - Republicans are labeling it the "Democrat shutdown" or "Schumer shutdown," while promoting their bill as clean and nonpartisan [2] - Democrats are under pressure to stand up to Trump, especially after previous concessions [5] - The shutdown impacts 750,000 government employees, with potential furloughs and some essential workers working without pay [9] - National parks are partially open, while Medicare and Social Security benefits remain unchanged [9] Key Policy Disputes - A central issue is the expiring Obamacare subsidies, which Democrats want to extend, potentially causing premium increases if not addressed by November 1st [3][4][13] - Republicans are advised to avoid discussing healthcare, fearing it's a losing message, and instead focus on the economic consequences of the shutdown [7] Political Messaging and Strategy - Both parties are engaged in a messaging war, with Republicans holding press conferences and creating video clips to sway public opinion [5][6] - Republicans hope to gain support from additional Democrats, seeing the three Democrats who voted for their bill as a sign of cracks in the Democratic party [9][10][11] - Democrats hope Trump will become concerned about the negative impacts of the shutdown and be willing to negotiate on healthcare [11][12]

We are joined now by Democratic Senator Lisa Blunt, Rochester of Delaware. Senator, appreciate you taking the time as we just laid out talking about threearters of a million Americans set to be furled due to this government shutdown. What do you say to those workers who may soon not see a paycheck.>> Well, you know, first of all, I take a step back and say on day one, the president promised to lower cost. We're 254 days in and not only are energy costs up, food costs are up, but we are on the precipice of h ...

We are back with the breaking news now 10 hours into a government shutdown and so far there doesn't appear to be any clear path out of it with both Republicans and Democrats blaming the other side for the breakdown. And joining us now is Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia from California. He's the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.Congressman, good to have you here. We've seen a lot of shutdown threats in the last few years, but I know this is the first shutdown since you took office. What a ...

Uh I've got Senator uh uh Chuck Schumer. He's the minority leader right now. He joins us. Senator Schumer, um this is this is the lie of the day uh that that um that the administration is pushing. Uh could you please uh explain? And by the way, we're going to ask you some tough questions. We've been knocking your name around today. So, but but I feel like this is most important. We need to clear this up because this is the lie that Republicans are using to try to to well confuse their base, lie to their bas ...

government now shut down after Democrats and Republicans couldn't reach an agreement on federal spending. Joining us right now is Senate Democrat Peter Welch. Good morning to you.Uh Senator, we're all trying to understand what comes next. Um what kind of negotiation is happening or not happening behind the scenes. Can you just even update us on that before we get into it all.>> Well, I don't have any news to report. The bottom line is there have been no negotiations whatsoever. I saw you ran that quote of P ...

ToplineThe first government shutdown since 2019 began after midnight on Wednesday, in a move that will disrupt federal services and cause government workers to be furloughed, after Congress failed to reach a last-minute funding agreement as the Democrats and Republicans appeared nowhere close to a dealPresident Donald Trump speaks to the press before boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 26, 2025, en route to attend the Ryder Cup. (Photo by ...