US EditionAs Democrats prepare for a possible federal shutdown, their endgame is uncertain
Democrats demand extended health care subsidies and funding restorations while Republicans seek a clean short-term funding bill, with prediction markets showing a 60% chance of shutdown by Oct. 1.
- Facing an Oct. 1 funding deadline, Congress risks a shutdown as Senate Democrats fail to approve a House stopgap funding plan through Nov. 21, with both party proposals falling short.
- Seeking $1.5 trillion in policy concessions, Democrats refuse a `clean` stopgap over Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and GOP Medicaid reforms.
- Program impacts include WIC supporting 6.7 million low-income mothers and children facing rapid funding shortfalls, roughly 2 million troops working without pay next month, and Utah's five national parks losing $500,000 per day due to closures.
- The White House Office of Management and Budget warned Wednesday that agencies must identify employees and programs for potential permanent cuts, while President Donald Trump canceled a meeting with Schumer and Jeffries.
- A Democratic CR would keep funding through Oct. 31, prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi price a 60 chance of shutdown with over $2 million wagered.
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Meuser to Newsmax: Schumer to Blame for Shutdown
Most of the blame for the government shutdown, which began at midnight, lies with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer because he is "fighting for his political life" and refusing to work with Republicans on a short-term funding plan, Rep. Dan Meuser told Newsmax on Wednesday. "He's right now looking for a way out, how to resolve this, because they have no answers," the Pennsylvania Republican said on Newsmax's "Wake Up America." "We saw what ha…
SCHUMER SHUTDOWN: Senate Democrats Prioritize Free Healthcare for Illegals Over Keeping the Government Open for American Families – NRSC
Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats like Jon Ossoff just voted to shut down the federal government and abandon military families, Medicare patients, and Americans across the country who rely on critical services.Senate Democrats have decided to inflict pain on the American people in pursuit of their radical demands that include $1.5 trillion in new wasteful spending, funding free healthcare for illegal aliens, and cutting $50 billion in funding f…
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