Joining us now, Democratic Senator Chris Coons from Delaware. He sits on the Foreign Relations Committee. Senator, your initial reaction to this deal and what are your expectations.Well, it's a huge relief and I am hopeful that we may yet see the release of the hostages uh who've been held by Hamas in tunnels beneath Gaza. Um some relief for the families who've waited for so long for the remains of those hostages who've been killed by Hamas. of the flooding of humanitarian relief into Gaza uh for the Palest ...

I want to just get start with whether you feel confident that you can complete some sort of agreement in the next few days. Do you have a timeframe as these discussions do continue. Well, good morning.Great to be with you. You know, as Democrats, we've repeatedly made clear we will sit down any time, any place with anyone either here at Capitol Hill or back at the White House in order to reopen the government, to enact a spending bill that actually meets the needs of the American people as opposed to hurtin ...

Healthcare Market Dynamics - Obamacare marketplaces enrollment significantly increased, particularly after 2021 due to expanded subsidies [3] - Enrollment more than doubled between 2020 and 2025 [3] - There are now 242 million people enrolled in these marketplaces [4] Red States vs Blue States - Red states experienced a 157% increase in marketplace enrollment, compared to 36% in blue states over the last 3 years [4] - Over 10% of the population in several red states, such as Texas and Utah, are enrolled in the marketplace [4] - Republican congressional districts have almost 8% of people in the marketplaces, while Democratic districts have 63% [6] - Red states use premium tax credits almost twice as frequently as blue states [8] - The average benefit in red states is $580 per month, or $5700 per year [8] - Seven out of ten of the most affected states by potential healthcare cuts will be red states [9] Healthcare Policy & Impact - Undocumented immigrants cannot get healthcare through Medicaid or take advantage of tax credits, they can only go to an emergency room [11] - Only 04% of Medicaid spending is on emergency room subsidies, which includes all Americans, not just undocumented immigrants [12] - Over 40% of hospitals in America lose money, with an even higher percentage of rural hospitals losing money [14]

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]

Healthcare Policy Debate - Democrats are advocating for the extension of Obamacare tax credits, set to expire at the end of the year, alongside other healthcare benefits within the funding bill [1] - Republicans are accused of misrepresenting the situation regarding healthcare benefits, particularly concerning the Affordable Care Act tax credits [2] - Failure to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits could lead to significantly increased premiums, co-pays, and deductibles for tens of millions of American taxpayers [3] Healthcare Access and Funding - Hospitals, nursing homes, and community-based health clinics are reportedly closing across the country, including in rural areas [3] - Republicans allegedly passed a bill that includes the largest cut to Medicaid in American history [2] - Current federal law prohibits the use of taxpayer funds for healthcare for undocumented immigrants, and no Democrat is attempting to change this law [4]

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]

We begin this morning with the shutdown standoff now in its fourth day. Dueling short-term spending bills have failed in the Senate again yesterday, dragging the shutdown into next week. Plus, the House canceled votes for the next week and won't return until October 14th.More than 750,000 federal workers are currently on furlow and President Trump has renewed threats that firings and project cuts could follow as the shutdown continues. Well, there could be firings and that's their fault. And it could also b ...

During the government shutdown, one of the chief claims that Republicans are making is that Democrats are trying to give free health care to undocumented immigrants, including in emergency rooms across the country. If you're an American citizen, you've been to a hospital in the last few years, you probably noticed that wait times are especially large. And very often, somebody who's there in the emergency room waiting is an illegal alien.Very often a person who can't even speak English. Why do those people g ...

We are three minutes past the top of the hour and there is still no sign of a resolution in the government shutdown that is in place right now as Republicans and Democrats continue to trade accusations as to who is to blame. Votes on a funding bill are scheduled to resume in the Senate this afternoon following a break yesterday. But if those votes fail again, no votes are expected over the weekend, which would extend the shutdown until at least Monday.Senate Majority Leader John Thoon dismissed the idea tha ...

The thing to watch. Here are what are moderate Democrats in the Senate doing. Leaders Schumer and Jeffries are not talking with Johnson and Thune.There is there is essentially no progress. Three days in. The question is, is how much pressure does Trump and the White House put on Democrats.They've threatened these firings. They threatened to cut more spending. That has not yet materially materialized, but that could very well come later today.The other question is, will makers are going to vote again and the ...