I want to bring in MSNBC senior Hill correspondent Ali Vatitali. Jake Sherman is co-founder of Punch Bowl News and an MSNBC political contributor with me here in studio. Julie Rgginsky, Democratic strategist and author of the Salty Politics newsletter on Substack.So Ally, bring us up to speed. Where are we. What happens now.We're waiting to see just how quickly the Senate is ultimately going to be able to move on this, Chris, knowing full well that they'll have the votes that they need to do so when they de ...

The decision by eight members of the Senate Democratic caucus to side with Republicans to advance a bill Sunday night to end the government shutdown drew heated condemnations from other members of the party and reopened longstanding divisions on how best to fight back against President Trump.⁠⁠The small group of defectors reasoned Sunday that the shutdown had caused too much pain and that the modest concessions from Republicans, including a pledge to hold a vote on healthcare, were enough.⁠⁠Read more: 🔗 htt ...

Government Shutdown Impact - The shutdown exposed the Republican party's focus on tax cuts for billionaires and multinational corporations while limiting food assistance for working Americans [1][8][11] - Democrats aimed to highlight Republicans as out of touch and caring only about the wealthy through the shutdown [1] - Government shutdowns define where parties stand and influence subsequent elections [5] - The shutdown led to chaos in airports and potential disruption of Thanksgiving travel plans [10][13] Political Strategy - Democrats faced internal disagreement on whether to push harder for a better deal during the shutdown [1] - Republicans previously used government shutdowns to define themselves as the party of balanced budgets [2][3] - Leaders walk their party into an extreme position and then cut a deal to move back toward the center [6] - Declaring victory and moving on is necessary at some point during a shutdown [7] Social Programs - SNAP benefits were restored after the shutdown [1] - The administration was working to limit food assistance to working-class and middle-class Americans [1][8][9] - There was no guarantee to preserve Obamacare subsidies [1]

Government Shutdown Resolution - Senate passed a bill to fund the government through January 30th [2] - The bill funds some agencies through the full fiscal year into September, including military construction and the Department of Agriculture [8] - SNAP program will be fully funded through the end of September [8] - Federal workers will receive back pay for the duration of the shutdown, which could be 45 or 46 days [9] Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Healthcare - The bill does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies [3][10] - Millions of Americans could face significant premium increases if the tax credits expire [11] - Democrats were promised a vote on a bill for healthcare next month, but there's no guarantee of passage [3][11] Impact of the Shutdown - 42 million Americans relying on SNAP benefits faced potential food insecurity [15] - Over 2400 flights were canceled, causing chaos at airports [15] - The shutdown inflicted pain and stress on government workers, potentially impacting their performance [14][21] Timeline for Reopening - The government could potentially reopen by the end of the week or as late as a week from today [14][16] - It will take time for funding to reach state agencies and for SNAP benefits and federal worker paychecks to be distributed [18][19][21]

Healthcare Policy & Reform - Republicans were questioned about the timing of proposing healthcare alternatives, specifically why it took 10 months after President Trump took office [1] - The Republican party defends their actions, citing tax changes and healthcare initiatives from the past July [2] - A $50 billion investment was allocated towards rural healthcare to strengthen rural hospitals, which are facing challenges due to low patient counts and high costs [3] - The $50 billion investment was mentioned in the context of potential deep cuts to Medicaid that could impact rural hospitals [4] Senate Procedures & Filibuster - President Trump is advocating for eliminating the filibuster, which requires 60 votes to pass legislation in the Senate [4] - A senator expressed opposition to eliminating the filibuster [4][5] - The filibuster has been a core element of the United States Senate since the early 1800s, with the current form established in 1975 [6] - The Senate, due to the filibuster, is presented as a place where both sides must engage in dialogue and compromise [6] - The Senate is contrasted with the House of Representatives, Supreme Court, and executive branch, where majority rule prevails [7]

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Right now, the Senate is in a rare Saturday session, but with no votes planned yet to end the longest government shutdown in US history. Friday, Senate Democrats drastically scaled back their demands for ending the stalemate, saying they will agree to a one-year extension of expiring healthc care subsidies and open bipartisan negotiations before next year's open enrollment. Senate Majority Leader John Thun rejected that offer, saying Republicans won't negotiate on the subsidies until the government reopens. ...

So, we're now 38 days into this government shutdown. And Republicans have consistently said Democrats just vote to reopen the government and we can negotiate healthcare later. On the other hand, Democrats have said that no, Americans who buy their health insurance under the Affordable Care Act are going to have their premiums skyrocket next year unless they are given subsidies or tax credits.today. This was perhaps the biggest step and the biggest proposal yet from Democrats who call it a compromise, saying ...

Election Analysis - Republicans experienced significant defeats in recent elections, prompting a need to shift focus [1] - Republican voter turnout was low, attributed by some to satisfaction with the status quo, while others downplayed Democratic wins [10][11][12] - The Republican party is perceived as failing to address the cost of living concerns of their constituents [14] - Some Trump advisors recognize the need to focus on cost of living issues [15][16] - Trump's policies, such as tariffs and SNAP cuts, are seen as driving costs up for Americans [17][18][19] - Democrats are strategizing to expand their reach in red states and competitive Senate races, focusing on lowering costs for voters [20][21][22][23] Weight Loss Initiative & Related Incident - Dr Oz estimated Americans would lose 135 billion pounds (approximately 612.35 million metric tons) by the midterms [4] - The weight loss figure translates to an average of 397 pounds (approximately 180 kilograms) per American [5] - A guest collapsed at a White House event related to weight loss drugs, drawing attention to the President's reaction [6][7][8]

Donald Trump, if you're watching, if you're listening, the American people are hurting and they want us to move forward and make sure that we restore their healthcare. They It's not sustainable for people. I'm literally seeing people come up to me in my state crying, saying, "Help us. " I had a letter from a woman and she said, "These are supposed to be our golden years. " And at the end of the letter, she said, "I'm a Republican, so this isn't even partisan.They they are literally hurting everyone right. ...