It's day 11 and counting of the government shutdown and President Trump is making good on his threat of mass federal workforce firings. On Friday, Trump's budget chief, Russell Vote, said in reduction in force plans have started with court filings saying the agency intends to lay off more than 4,000 employees. Now, that's in addition to the 750,000 workers expected to be furled during the shutdown.It'll be a lot and we'll announce the numbers over the next couple of days. And I must tell you a lot of them h ...

“Fifty-seven percent of the Affordable Care Act enrollment is in congressional districts won by Republicans,” says @larry_levitt. Will that force Republicans to blink in the healthcare row at the heart of the government shutdown? On “Checks and Balance” https://t.co/kCcl42akUP ...

Government Shutdown & Healthcare Crisis - The report highlights a "Trump Republican shutdown" and emphasizes Democrats' willingness to negotiate to reopen the government and address the Republican healthcare crisis [3] - The report mentions Republicans canceled votes for multiple weeks, indicating disarray and unwillingness to address the crisis they allegedly created [3][4] - The report points out potential consequences of Republican actions, including the "largest cut to Medicaid in American history" and the closure of healthcare facilities [5] - The report states that tens of millions of Americans could face dramatically increased healthcare premiums, co-pays, and deductibles due to the refusal to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits [5] - The report claims that 93% of people benefiting from Affordable Care Act tax credits make $63,000 or less annually [11] - The report mentions a scenario where a couple making $88,000 per year could see their health insurance costs rise from $8,000 to $24,000 annually if tax credits expire [11][12] - The report indicates that the healthcare issue is a major point of contention in negotiations, with Democrats emphasizing its importance and some Republicans deeming it "extraneous" [14][15] - The report mentions that the average family will pay from $900 to $1,000 more a month in terms of their insurance [76] - The report indicates that an elderly couple, 55 years old, making $80,000, say $40,000 each a couple, you pay $25,000 more for your health insurance [77] Immigration Enforcement & Civil Liberties - The report raises concerns about the use of force by ICE agents, citing videos showing aggressive interactions with individuals and bystanders [24][25][26][27][28][29] - The report highlights incidents of ICE agents using tear gas in public areas and allegedly arresting a journalist [27][29][30] - The report suggests that ICE agents are demanding individuals prove their citizenship, raising concerns about civil liberties [37][38][39] - The report mentions claims that it is illegal to dox ICE agents, but clarifies that posting their identities online is not illegal unless it involves threats [40][41] - The report indicates that public approval of Trump's handling of immigration and the force used by ICE is declining, potentially due to the circulation of videos showing ICE actions [46] Political Climate & Justice Department - The report mentions the indictment of New York State Attorney General Leticia James and suggests it is a "malicious prosecution" driven by Donald Trump's "revenge tour" [19][20][21] - The report claims that Trump has weaponized the Justice Department, using it as a "personal attack dog," which is characteristic of dictatorships [92][93] - The report alleges that Trump replaced a prosecutor who refused to pursue the case against Leticia James, indicating political interference [94][96][97] - The report mentions that a university professor fled to Spain after receiving death threats following Trump's characterization of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization [56][57] - The report describes Antifa as a loose, decentralized term for a movement opposing fascism, and argues that it is being used by the right to demonize a wide range of left-leaning causes and protesters [58][64][65][66][67][68]

And we begin tonight with a look at the state of America right now as we head into the second week of a government shutdown that has put federal workers and military families in a financial bind. Take a look at this image shared by Spencer Hakem Unex. It shows a food bank in Texas lined with military members.Now, President Trump announced on True Social this afternoon that he is directing Defense Secretary Pete Hexith to use available funds to get those troops and others paid on October 15th. But here's the ...

Middle East Peace Process - A ceasefire in the Middle East is approaching due to the weakening of Iran, closer ties between Arab nations and the US, and Israel's trust in Trump [1] - Achieving lasting peace requires addressing Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis, who are proxies of Iran [1] - Saudi Arabia will not normalize relations with Israel unless there is a plan for an independent Palestinian state that does not threaten Israel [1] - A Palestinian state as previously envisioned is not feasible after October 7th; borders must change to ensure Israel's security, potentially resembling an emirate under Saudi Arabia's protection [1] Ukraine War - The United States should supply more weapons, including long-range missiles, to Ukraine to increase the cost of the war for Putin and target Russia's oil infrastructure [1] - Putin cannot prosecute the war without oil and gas revenue, necessitating measures to degrade his production and sales capabilities and urging countries like China, India, and Brazil to stop buying cheap Russian oil [1] - Senator Graham's sanctions bill, with 85 co-sponsors, allows the president to impose tariffs on those buying cheap Russian oil, with a vote targeted by the end of October [1] US Domestic Policy - Senator Graham is unwilling to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies costing $350 billion without significant reform [2] - Senator Graham supports Trump's efforts to reduce the size of the federal government and eliminate policies implemented by the Biden administration [2] Justice Department and Indictments - Senator Graham believes the Justice Department under Biden has crossed lines [5] - Senator Graham supports the grand jury's actions regarding Comey, referencing a hearing in 2020 about exculpatory information related to Hillary Clinton's campaign and the Russia narrative [2][3]

Healthcare Policy & Funding - Democrats emphasize the Republican-created healthcare crisis and advocate for addressing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits with urgency [3][7][9] - Republicans are perceived as unwilling to address the healthcare crisis, leading to potential closure of hospitals, nursing homes, and community health centers due to Medicaid cuts [4][5] - The debate centers on extending ACA tax credits, with concerns that failure to do so will significantly increase premiums, co-pays, and deductibles for millions of Americans [5] - Democrats highlight that 93% of ACA tax credit beneficiaries make $63,000 or less, countering the Republican claim that it primarily benefits high-income earners [11] - A couple making $88,000 per year could see their health insurance costs rise from $8,000 to $24,000 if ACA tax credits expire [11][12] Political Negotiations & Stances - House Republicans cancelled votes multiple times, indicating internal disarray and unwillingness to address the healthcare crisis [3][4] - Democrats express readiness to negotiate with anyone, anytime, any place to reopen the government and enact a spending agreement [3] - The White House meeting revealed an initial acknowledgment of the need to address healthcare, but Republicans suggested delaying action [7][8] - Democrats are open to evaluating adjustments to the ACA tax credits if presented in good faith, potentially from the Senate [13] - Democrats criticize House Speaker Johnson for deeming healthcare "extraneous" and for pursuing recisions that undermine negotiated agreements [14][16] Political Commentary - The speaker views the indictment of New York State Attorney General Leticia James as a malicious prosecution that will be dismissed [19][20] - The speaker criticizes Donald Trump for focusing on revenge rather than addressing the high cost of living [20][21]

Government Shutdown & Political Conflict - The US is experiencing a federal government shutdown, impacting military pay and healthcare [1][3][12][15][16] - The Justice Department, under Donald Trump, has indicted a second political opponent, Leticia James, who secured a civil judgment against Trump's business for fraud [1][2] - Democrats accuse Republicans of weaponizing the Department of Justice against political adversaries [5] - Republicans are allegedly delaying the swearing-in of a new Democratic representative to prevent the release of Epstein files [22][24] Healthcare Crisis - A Republican healthcare crisis is devastating people across the country, including cuts to Medicaid and hospital closures [4][15] - The Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits are at risk, potentially increasing premiums and deductibles for tens of millions of Americans by thousands of dollars per year [16][27][28] - Open enrollment starts on November 1st, and people are receiving notices about premium increases [28] Congressional Action & Stance - House Republicans have been on vacation despite the government shutdown and healthcare crisis [14][19] - Democrats are willing to negotiate to reopen the government and address the healthcare crisis [18] - Democrats state they will not vote for a partisan Republican spending bill that continues to gut healthcare [27] - Since July, the House has only worked 15 days, and Republicans have done nothing to improve life for Americans [20]

Let me bring in Senator Edward Marky, Democrat from Massachusetts. It's good to have you on the show, Senator. Are military members going to get paid.Would you vote yes on a standalone bill. >> Yeah, service members deserve to be paid. Um, their families deserve to have uh the earned income that comes from service members serving our country.But at the same time, people all across our country, they deserve their healthcare as well. by November 1st, they're going to start to receive the notices that there wi ...

Welcome back to Money Movers. The government shutdown now stretching into its ninth day after the Senate once again rejected dueling Republican and Democratic funding proposals. Much of the talks are centering around healthc care subsidies as co era enhanced affordable care act tax credits get set to expire Janu.Joining us now is NBC News medical analyst, managing director of health innovation at Manat, Dr. . Vin Gupta. It's great to have you Dr.. Gupta back. You know, one thing I wanted to talk to you abou ...

Well, our view is that we will sit down anytime, any place with anyone here at the Capitol or back at the White House, including with the president, in order to reopen the government, find a bipartisan path forward to enacting a spending agreement that actually meets the needs of the American people and improves their quality of life as opposed to hurting everyday Americans. And of course, anything that we do has to decisively address the Republican healthc care crisis that is real. It's not fake. It's not ...