Group 1 - The U.S. Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a temporary funding bill, resulting in a government shutdown that has now matched the 35-day record set from late 2018 to early 2019 [3] - The main contention between the Democratic and Republican parties regarding the temporary funding bill revolves around healthcare spending, particularly related to the Affordable Care Act, which is set to begin enrollment for the 2026 fiscal year on November 1 [3] - Due to the lack of agreement on government subsidies, insurance companies have announced significant increases in annual premiums, with Democratic Senate leader Schumer stating that 4 million Americans could completely lose their health insurance as a result [3] Group 2 - President Trump continues to blame the shutdown on the Democrats, emphasizing that emergency funds for food assistance will only be released once the government is reopened [4] - The ongoing government shutdown is severely impacting various sectors, including food assistance, early education, aviation, and healthcare [4]