The Affordable Care Act uh open enrollment opens tomorrow and millions of Americans are going to see dramatically higher premiums because enhanced tax credits are going to expire. Meanwhile, President Trump is calling on the Senate to get rid of the filibuster, which would allow Republicans to reopen the government. The president made the request via very long social media post last night. The filibuster, of course, is a long-standing tactic in the Senate that blocks or delays votes on a bill. 60 votes are ...

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]