And joining us now is Democratic Senator Gene Shaheen of New Hampshire. She's one of the eight Democrats who voted with Republicans to reopen the government and was directly involved in shutdown negotiations. Senator Shaheen, first I have to thank you for your patience uh with all that breaking news this morning.I know you've been waiting for a while. We really appreciate you doing that and joining us for this conversation. >> You of course have faced Thank you.You've faced a lot of criticism, I know, from ...

Well, I watched Obama from when this thing came about. As you know, I opposed it very strongly. Unfortunately, we had a couple of negative votes, which should never have happened.But I said, "It's going to be a disaster." And I was exactly right. The the premiums have gone up like rocket ships. And I'm not just talking about recently. I'm talking about for years they've been going up.And he said, "Premiums will go down. Everything will be wonderful. It's horrible health insurance at a very high price." And ...

President Trump called on Congress to change the way the federal government helps Americans pay for health insurance. https://t.co/x6xKri3JF5 ...

Welcome back to Squawkbox. Joining us now, former Biden Treasury Official Natasha Sarin. She's a professor at Yale School and president and co-founder of the Budget Lab and former economic advisor uh Steven Moore.He's now with Unleash Prosperity. Stephen, you you still have um ears with people that are in charge doing all these things. What what what is your best uh guess as to to what's happening behind the scenes right now.Do you expect what Chuck Schumer has wanted all along, some type of backroom deal w ...

In just three days on November 1st, 42 million people in this country will have their food assistant benefits known as SNAP cut off. That is because of an apparent violation of the law by the Trump administration. The federal government currently has roughly $5 billion in a SNAP contingency fund.It's there for emergencies and some argue required to be used in emergencies like this one. The Trump administration is not allowing those funds to be used because they want to turn up what Mike Johnson has called t ...

We are now in week four of the government shutdown with no clear end in sight. Democrats are demanding Republicans Republicans extend the subsidies used by more than 20 million people to lower the cost of health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, particularly in those ACA marketplaces. Republicans just won't do it and don't want to negotiate about it.So now people around the country are getting a preview of how much their healthcare might cost. >> My name's Mary Pesi. I'm from Westford, New Jersey.Las ...

The cost of health insurance rose steeply for a third year in a row in 2025, reaching just under $27,000 for a family plan, according to an annual survey https://t.co/R8Pxd6sEi1 ...

Government Shutdown & Funding - The Shutdown Fairness Act aims to ensure federal employees receive paychecks during shutdowns [1] - Senator Johnson introduced the Eliminate Shutdown Act to permanently prevent government shutdowns [2] - The current shutdown is entering its fourth week, forcing essential federal workers to work without pay [2][3] - The existing appropriations process is highly ineffective, with a 96.7% failure rate in passing appropriation bills [10] - The "uni party" (big spenders in both parties) contributes to government dysfunction and increasing debt, currently at $37 trillion [11] Healthcare & Obamacare - The debate centers on extending enhanced subsidies under Obamacare, with concerns about fraud estimated at $20 billion to $30 billion annually [19][20] - Democrats are portrayed as wanting to continue enhanced subsidies, while some Republicans fear the political fallout of ending them [20] - The speaker is open to working with Democrats to repair the damage done by Obamacare, which has driven up premiums and deductibles [21][22] - Obamacare's design flaws are cited as the primary reason for rising premiums, not the potential removal of enhanced subsidies [28] - The speaker argues that even without enhanced subsidies, people will still receive subsidies under the original Obamacare framework [31] - Obamacare has led to a 118% increase in premiums, significantly exceeding the 39% inflation rate [32]

Political & Legal Issues - The discussion revolves around potential legal troubles for Donald Trump and his political opponents, with concerns about the misuse of power and the weaponization of the legal system [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] - There's mention of a direct message from Trump that was mistakenly posted, raising questions about his conduct and intentions [1][3][4] - The speaker suggests Trump is acting improperly, comparing his actions to those of a mafia boss [4] Government Shutdown & Policy - The potential impact of a government shutdown on federal employees, particularly in California, is a key concern [8][10] - Discussions include the possibility of separate measures to pay military members during the shutdown [9][14] - The rising cost of healthcare premiums is highlighted as a significant issue affecting constituents, with an example of a 60-year-old couple potentially facing a $26,000 increase annually [11][12] National Security - Concerns are raised about the potential layoff of 80% of employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration due to funding issues [13][14] - The urgency of reopening the government is linked to the need to oversee nuclear weapons safety [13][14]

Government Shutdown & Appropriations - The report highlights the ongoing government shutdown and the need for a normal appropriations process [1][5][6] - The Senate Majority Leader believes the solution to the shutdown will come from rank-and-file Democrats, not leadership [18] - The speaker has kept them out for the past month [8] - There have been 10 votes to open up the government [11] Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Healthcare - The report discusses potential negotiations on Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and the need for reforms [1][2] - Enhanced ACA tax credits, initially COVID subsidies, are benefiting individuals with high incomes (>$500,000 or $600,000 per year) [1][2] - The report mentions estimates from the Kaiser Family Foundation indicating that a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 could see yearly premiums rise by over $22,000 in 2026 [1] - The Senate is willing to have a conversation and guarantee a vote on healthcare and tax credits [1][11] - A one-year extension of ACA subsidies could cost $35 billion [1][2] International Relations & Sanctions - The report mentions a Russian sanctions package with approximately 85 co-sponsors [27] - The administration is working with Europeans to amplify the message of the sanctions [28]