I've been hearing this conversation from senators, from house members that a CR not just for a year, but to December 1st of next year. This has been conversations that I've been hearing in Washington DC. And we just need to make sure that government is open and serving the American people. And we need to make sure that government is not at risk of political games, which we're seeing played right now by the House and Senate Democrats.So, just for clarity, Congressman, is that something that's really on the t ...

And the government shutdown has reached the 3-week mark officially as we begin day 21 here with still no end in sight. Yesterday, the Senate failed for the 11th time to advance a House passed measure that would fund the government. House Speaker Mike Johnson once again blamed Democrats for prolonging the shutdown, even as he keeps his House lawmakers out of session.That's going on nearly a month now. Johnson also continued to defend his decision to not swear in Democratic Congresswoman-ele Adalito Grahalva ...

For that, we're going to turn to Emily Wilkins on Capitol Hill. Hey, Emily. >> Hey.Well, again, the Senate has voted now for a tenth time and still once again failed to reopen the government. This is of course would be on that short-term measure that would go to November 21st. Interesting vote though coming up a little bit later this afternoon.The Senate is going to instead of voting on temporarily funding the entire government, simply vote on a funding piece that would cover the defense department. This of ...

Joining us now, MSNBC congressional reporter Michael Schnell and Semaphore White House correspondent Shel Shelby Talet. Um, all right, Michael. Uh, ninth time not going to prove to be a charm. So, what's next? >> Yeah, Katie, don't expect any surprises uh later this afternoon when we get that final vote tally from that Senate vote. Um, the vote is underway right now. We're still waiting for the final result, but I think that we can all basically predict it right now. That measure, that government funding bi ...

Joining us now with more on the impact of the shutdown, Libya can trill uh PIMCO, head of US public policy. We could go down the list of of things to talk about. I guess the latest I saw was that President Trump said some of these agencies are not coming back.Uh did Dem if if Democrats take a note of the possible uh negative effects on on on them from keeping it closed. Yeah, I mean I think that just just in general both sides think that they have a winning hand here and um you know our expectation is that ...

Government Shutdown & Funding - The discussion revolves around backpay for furloughed federal workers during the shutdown, with a debate on whether they should be paid for the time not worked [1][2] - Democrats are urged to open up the government and pass a continuing resolution to fund the government as it was on September 30th, ensuring all federal employees get paid [2][3] - A continuing resolution, similar to one passed in March, is being held hostage due to unrelated policy objectives [4] - A potential lapse in military paychecks for 13 million military personnel is highlighted as a consequence of the shutdown [5] - Democrats are accused of obstructing a 60-vote filibuster in the Senate, hindering the delivery of paychecks for the military and the reopening of the government [6] - A House-passed continuing resolution is facing potential failure in the Senate [15] - A Democrat-proposed continuing resolution included an additional $14 trillion in spending, including health insurance for illegals and cutting $50 billion for rural health care [17] Healthcare & Obamacare - Obamacare premiums have risen by 80% in the last ten years, with subsidies increasing the incentive for insurance companies to raise premiums [8] - Democrats' demands to reopen the government include cutting $50 billion for rural health care [9][17] - Discussions are needed to lower the cost of premiums and provide more access to healthcare for all 347 million Americans, not just the 24 million on the exchanges [11][12] - Premium tax credits, set to expire on December 31st, are criticized for subsidizing high-income earners [10] Shutdown Impact & Duration - The American public is losing due to the government shutdown, which could potentially last longer than the previous 35-day shutdown [14] - The shutdown could lead to real mass layoffs [13] - The current continuing resolution has an end date of November 21st, raising concerns about the need for an extension [16]

Government Shutdown Standoff - Republicans in the House are united behind Speaker Johnson's strategy to keep the government closed until Senate Democrats agree to reopen it [1][2] - House Republicans have already passed a bill for a 7-week extension of current government funding [2] - House Democrats are urging Republicans to include Affordable Care Act subsidy extensions in any deal to reopen the government [3] - Negotiations between the White House and Republicans have stalled [4] Intergovernmental Conflict - The Trump administration is considering federalizing 300 members of the Illinois National Guard to address crime in Chicago [9] - The governor of Illinois opposes the federal intervention, stating that the state has the situation under control [12] - The White House has not yet confirmed the plan to federalize the Illinois National Guard [13]

Government Shutdown & Political Stance - The government shutdown is in its third day with no resolution in sight, as Republicans and Democrats blame each other [1] - Senate Majority Leader believes negotiations with Democrats are futile and accuses them of "playing with fire" [2][5] - Democrats claim Republicans are pushing false narratives about providing free healthcare to illegal immigrants to justify the shutdown [6] - Democrats are advocating for the extension of tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance and reversal of Medicaid cuts [9][10] - Polls suggest Americans are blaming Trump and Republicans for the shutdown [6][14] Potential Impact & Future Outlook - The shutdown could last for at least a week, potentially extending to the end of the month, impacting federal workers [1][16] - Permanent federal layoffs are being considered by the Trump administration due to the shutdown [5] - A potential bipartisan deal on Affordable Care Act subsidies is being discussed [18][26] - Trump is embracing Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for overhauling the federal government, despite previously distancing himself from it [19][20][21] - The House Speaker hinted at expecting the Senate to send something back to the House, suggesting a potential shift in Republican strategy [26][27]

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]

Government Operations & Shutdown Impact - The Administration is freezing $18 billion for New York transportation projects, potentially influencing Senator Schumer [1] - A government shutdown necessitates prioritizing critical services and potential layoffs [2][5] - Essential services like troop payments, air traffic control, and low-income food services must be maintained during a shutdown [3][4] Political Strategy & Negotiation - The timing of the funding freeze is perceived as a tactic to pressure Senator Schumer [1] - Democrats are blamed for the government shutdown, requiring triage of services [2][5] - Republicans believe the federal government is too large, but acknowledge essential functions [3]