Second-longest government shutdown in US history persists as blame game continues
President Donald Trump hosted Senate Republicans at the White House amid the ongoing government shutdown, while Democrats demand a deal to extend health care subsidies.
President Donald Trump hosted Senate Republicans at the White House amid the ongoing government shutdown, while Democrats demand a deal to extend health care subsidies.
President Donald Trump hosted Senate Republicans at the White House amid the ongoing government shutdown, while Democrats demand a deal to extend health care subsidies.
The government shutdown has now lasted three full weeks, with President Donald Trump hosting Senate Republicans at the White House on Tuesday to show solidarity as Democrats demand a deal.
Trump criticized Democrats, saying, "Chuck Schumer, who I've known for a long time and the radical left Democrats, are holding the entire federal government hostage to appease the extremists in their party."
Later in the day, Trump said he is willing to discuss health care with Democrats once the shutdown is over.
Health care is at the center of the debate, with Senate Democrats voting against the . They want the resolution to extend health care subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year. These tax credits have made health insurance more affordable for millions of Americans since the COVID-19 pandemic.
An , a health research think tank, found premiums on average will increase 114% if the health care subsidies expire.
said, "There is nothing far left or far right or center about wanting lower premiums. It's common sense. It's what the American people, overwhelmingly want."
said, "Democrats chose to put the demands of far left activists ahead of serving the American people."
Senate Democrats also want the bill to reverse Medicaid cuts passed this summer.
Democrats plan to keep the Senate in session late tonight in protest of stalled conversations.
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