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 ...

Look, Republicans control both the House and the Senate and of course the White House. They have a lot of power. And let's be honest, Republicans in the House and Senate are Trump's lap dogs at this point.Whatever he wants, they pretty much do with a few exceptions. Which is why it is so concerning that not only does Trump not seem to care about the impact of a government shutdown on the American people, doesn't even seem to know what the impact might be. I mean, yesterday, the Democratic leaders of the Hou ...

The ACA (Affordable Care Act) is one of the most elaborate scams in America.It destroyed personalized healthcare and took quality care from TAX PAYING AMERICANS.Wendy O (@CryptoWendyO):A government shutdown literally means the public servants sit and argue like mentally diminished adults while we still pay taxes to pay their salaries and crucial public services that also get shut down. ...

Joining us now, MSNBC senior Capitol Hill correspondent Ali Vatitali, Washington Post congressional reporter Mariana Sotomayor and former Democratic Congressman from New York, Joseph Cwley, who's been to this rodeo before. Thank you all for being here. Uh Mariana, what's your sense from your conversations this morning about just how confident Democrats are.Listen, they are feeling pretty good. And I know that's a kind of weird thing to say given the impacts that a shutdown would have, but it is really strik ...

You said Democrats are really focused on health care, on these Affordable Care Act subsidies. What are they exactly and and who do they affect. So, they affect millions of Americans.Um, and uh and it it would come with a bill of about 350 billion dollars to increase these subsidies for into the new year. Um, that's a pretty hefty price tag, although there are plenty of other things that that cost more than that. So um so it it is something that Democrats say is necessary both you know financially from a you ...

Government Shutdown & Spending Bill - A potential government shutdown is looming due to disagreements on a continuing resolution [1] - The Republican spending bill is viewed as an attack on veterans, child care, housing affordability, and healthcare [4] - Democrats are seeking a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people in terms of health, safety, and economic well-being [5] Healthcare Debate - Republicans claim Democrats want healthcare for illegal immigrants and to cut $50 billion for rural hospitals [7] - Democrats deny wanting to provide healthcare to undocumented individuals, citing federal law [12][20] - Democrats accuse Republicans of launching an assault on medical research [14] - A $536 billion cut to Medicare is projected if Congress doesn't act [13] Affordable Care Act (ACA) - Tax benefits for the ACA are set to expire on December 31st [7] - Millions of Americans could see their premiums, co-pays, and deductibles skyrocket [10][11] - Republicans have repeatedly refused to extend the ACA tax credits [13] Medicaid & Healthcare Crisis - Democrats claim the Republican bill represents the largest attack on Medicaid in American history [8] - Hospitals, nursing homes, and community-based health clinics are closing across America [8][13]

Government Shutdown & Healthcare Crisis - Democrats argue Republicans' proposed spending bill attacks veterans, childcare, housing affordability, and healthcare [4] - Democrats believe Republicans' bill guts healthcare for Americans, especially when the cost of living is already too high [6] - Republicans' "one big ugly bill" is accused of cutting Medicaid, harming hospitals and clinics, and taking food from children, seniors, and veterans to fund tax breaks for billionaires, increasing the deficit by over 3 trillion dollars [8][9] - Democrats claim Republicans refuse to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, jeopardizing healthcare for tens of millions of Americans [13] - Democrats state that Medicare will face a 536 billion dollar cut at the end of the year if Congress doesn't act due to Republican actions [13] Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Healthcare Access - Democrats deny wanting to provide healthcare to undocumented individuals, stating federal law prohibits using taxpayer dollars for this purpose [12] - Democrats emphasize the urgency of addressing ACA tax credits, as millions of Americans will soon see their premiums, co-pays, and deductibles skyrocket [10][11] - Democrats are fighting to protect healthcare in rural, suburban, urban, and other communities across America [16] Bipartisan Agreement & Negotiation - Democrats are willing to find bipartisan common ground but oppose a partisan Republican spending bill that continues to cut healthcare [5][23] - Democrats insist that healthcare is a central issue and oppose shutting down the government [17] - Democrats propose a short-term continuing resolution similar to what was previously introduced and secured more votes in the Senate than the Republican proposal [26]

Let's bring into the conversation Democratic Congressman Jim Hines of Connecticut. He's the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. Congressman, good to see you.A lot to talk to you about, including the shutdown looming, but just want to get you in on the conversation we've been having about the discussion of political violence, the divisive rhetoric we hear from the very top of the Trump administration. Um, what has been your approach as we've seen this just spate in the last couple of weeks of ...

United States government will shut down when the clock ticks from midnight to 12:01 a. m. overnight tonight unless President Trump and leaders on Capitol Hill can reach an 11th hour agreement.Trump and the top four leaders in Congress met privately yesterday but failed to reach a compromise. House Minority Leader Hakee Jeff and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer say they reiterated their focus on advancing healthc care policy goals. Democrats are fighting to protect the health care of the American people ...

Government Shutdown Impending - A government shutdown is imminent due to disagreements between Democrats and Republicans regarding funding [1][2][3] - The Senate is expected to vote on continuing current funding until November, but it's unlikely to pass due to Democratic opposition [2] - Democrats are pushing for healthcare-related tax credits under the Affordable Care Act [2] Political Stances and Blame - Republicans accuse Democrats of holding the government hostage [3] - Democrats state that avoiding a shutdown is in President Trump's hands [4][5] - Both sides are blaming each other for the potential shutdown [19] Potential Impacts of Shutdown - The Bureau of Labor Statistics may not be able to release job numbers if the shutdown occurs on Friday [6] - Potential for massive federal layoffs, with uncertain numbers ranging from potentially 10,000 to 100,000 or more, impacting the economy [15][16] Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tax Credits - Republicans are open to extending ACA tax credits but want to address fraud and implement an income cap [10] - Democrats view healthcare and rising insurance prices as a winning issue and want legislative guarantees [11][12]