government funding

5 Key Takeaways as Democrats Offer Bold Deal to End US Shutdown

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5 Key Takeaways as Democrats Offer Bold Deal to End US Shutdown

Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have proposed ending the prolonged US government shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. Republicans, however, have swiftly rejected the offer, deepening the standoff as millions of Americans feel the impact.

5 Key Takeaways as Trump–Democrats Standoff Drives Longest U.S. Government Shutdown

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5 Key Takeaways as Trump–Democrats Standoff Drives Longest U.S. Government Shutdown

The U.S. government shutdown has become the longest in American history, stretching into its 36th day as President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats remain locked in a standoff over health care funding. The impasse has left millions without pay or assistance, paralyzing services and testing the limits of political endurance in Washington.