Government Shutdown & Political Stance - The Senate failed to pass a continuing resolution, requiring 60 votes for passage [1] - Democrats view the government shutdown as politically advantageous, stating "Every day this is getting better for us" [3] - Republicans claim 55 out of 100 senators are voting to open the government, needing five more Democratic votes to reach the required 60 [4][5] - Republican leadership believes rank-and-file Democrats may be open to a solution, but Democratic leadership is hindering progress [8] - A bill passed by the House sits at the Senate desk, which could end the shutdown if passed and signed by the President [9] Healthcare Subsidies & Obamacare - The shutdown involves issues related to healthcare subsidies, particularly for low-income individuals [10] - Democrats removed the income cap (previously $500,000/year) on pandemic-era subsidies [11] - Extending enhanced subsidies could cost $15 trillion [13] - The current healthcare system, particularly Obamacare, is considered inflationary and in need of reform [19][21] - Extending the subsidies would cost $400 billion, suggesting the need for reform [24][26] - The American taxpayer is subsidizing people who are making $500,000/year when it comes to their insurance [25]

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]

Federal government shutdown now in its ninth day. Joining us now with the very latest, Sarah Bianke, Evercore ISI, public policy uh chief strategist is good to see you Tara this morning. I can I I think you I I think we agree on exactly how this is going to work.Um there will be some type of agreement uh about those Obamacare extensions. And it's not great. It's not perfect.Uh people, the Democrats removed the cap on people all the way up to a half a million dollars to get these things. But that still doesn ...

Government Shutdown & Political Standoff - The U S government is experiencing its fourth-longest shutdown in history, with no immediate resolution in sight [1] - House Democrats express readiness to reopen the government, while Republicans blame Democrats for holding the budget hostage [1] - The shutdown is attributed to political games and a lack of trust between parties, particularly regarding healthcare negotiations [4][43] - A clean continuing resolution (CR) until November 21st was proposed but rejected, prolonging the shutdown [57] - The shutdown is impacting federal workers, potentially leading to job losses and affecting essential services [1][55] Healthcare & ACA Subsidies - Democrats are pushing for negotiations around making healthcare affordable, focusing on extending Obamacare subsidies [2][3] - Republicans express concerns about the cost and effectiveness of Obamacare subsidies, suggesting reforms are needed [4] - The potential cutting of ACA tax credits could double or triple insurance premiums for many, affecting 20 million people [2] - Extending ACA subsidies is seen as a key issue, with polls indicating strong public support [72][73] Economic & National Security Impact - The ongoing shutdown could lead to a loss of $15 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) each week [9][49] - Prolonged closure could result in the loss of 43,000 civilian employees and have a ripple effect throughout the economy [9][49] - National security is also at risk, with programs like nuclear deterrence being stalled [10] Potential Solutions & Obstacles - Democrats insist on negotiating healthcare as a condition for reopening the government [67] - Republicans are hesitant to negotiate on key issues and accuse Democrats of prioritizing political gains [4][46] - The Hastert Rule may prevent bringing ACA subsidies to a floor vote if it lacks majority support within the majority party [23] - There is a lack of trust between parties, hindering negotiations and potential resolutions [43]

Government Shutdown & Political Stance - A conservative Republican, Marjorie Taylor Green, publicly dissents due to concerns about ACA subsidies potentially doubling her adult children's insurance premiums in 2026 [1] - Trump suggests openness to healthcare talks with Democrats to resolve the government shutdown [1] - There are reported internal rumbles within the Republican party to seek a deal on subsidies [2] - The House is out of session and will likely remain so until the shutdown ends, hindering negotiation efforts [7][8] Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Healthcare - The current period is crucial as individuals renew plans and witness real-time cost estimates, highlighting the impact of potential premium increases [10] - Democrats believe they are on the "right side of history" regarding the ACA, noting previous Republican attempts to repeal it have backfired [11] - The American people are paying attention to the standoff and largely support the Democrats' position on healthcare [12] Political Maneuvering & Congressional Actions - House Speaker Mike Johnson's initial promise to swear in Adelita Grihalva is retracted, seemingly tied to the discharge petition related to Epstein files [13][14] - The delay in swearing in the new member is perceived as a tactic to avoid a vote on the Epstein files [14] - The need for a Continuing Resolution (CR) stems from the failure to pass the 12 appropriations bills, indicating a lack of progress in essential legislative duties [15]

RT Stephen Moore (@StephenMoore)The Washington Post just admitted what conservatives have been saying for 15 years:"The real problem is that Obamacare was never actually affordable"Even Jeff Bezos's paper can't ignore the truth anymore. Once you create dependency on government handouts, it becomes "politically perilous, if not impossible, to fully claw it back."Better late than never, WaPo. ...

RT Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ)The reality is that Obamacare is only affordable when it is heavily subsidized.The complete failure of the “Affordable” Care Act is why health insurance premiums have skyrocketed.That’s why I introduced a bill to completely—and responsibly—repeal Obamacare. https://t.co/fBH25FlSBU ...

Political Standoff - Government shutdown drags into day seven [1] - Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green breaks from her party [1] - Speaker Mike Johnson dismisses Congresswoman Green's opinion due to her lack of expertise on the relevant committees [2] Healthcare Policy - Key issue in the government shutdown is the extension of Obamacare tax credits [1] - Congresswoman Green supports the extension of Obamacare tax credits because her children's health insurance premiums will double if the credits expire [1]

Healthcare Affordability Concerns - The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is perceived to have made health insurance unaffordable for some families, with premiums exceeding house payments [1] - Concerns exist that health insurance premiums could double in 2026 if tax credits expire [2][3] - There is a general distrust of the insurance industry, with health insurance viewed as a scam [3] Government Spending and Priorities - Criticism is directed towards the government's focus on funding foreign countries and wars, specifically mentioning $30 billion to Israel in 2024 and hundreds of billions to Ukraine in recent years [3] - Dissatisfaction is expressed regarding the lack of a plan to address the potential doubling of health insurance premiums for Americans [3] - Opposition to taxpayer-funded healthcare or benefits for undocumented immigrants is voiced [2][4] Political Stance and Call to Action - A desire to prioritize the needs of American citizens is emphasized [2][4][5] - A call for collaboration with individuals who prioritize "AMERICA ONLY" to develop a plan for Americans is made [5]

Overnight, Democrats got a new unexpected ally on the issue of extending the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. At the very heart of this shutdown debate, it's Republican Congresswoman Marjgery Taylor Green of Georgia, who broke with her own party yesterday, writing a lengthy post on social media calling for action to extend Obamacare subsidies and prevent insurance premium hikes. Green wrote in part that her adult children, who are covered by the ACA, have health insurance premiums that will double ne ...