Summary
The U.S. government is likely to shut down at midnight due to a disagreement in Congress over funding and health care subsidy extensions. Democrats and Republicans failed to reach an agreement after meetings with President Trump, leaving key issues unresolved. Both parties disagree on extending health care subsidies and the recent tax and spending cuts.
Key Facts
- The government faces a shutdown at midnight due to unresolved funding negotiations in Congress.
- Democrats want to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies that are expiring soon and repeal certain health care funding cuts.
- Republicans passed a temporary funding bill, but it lacks Democratic support to advance in the Senate.
- Both parties held a meeting with President Trump, but no progress was made toward an agreement.
- President Trump posted a controversial video targeting Democratic leaders, which was criticized as racist.
- The potential shutdown could affect federal workers and people who rely on government services.
- Senate votes on both the House's temporary funding bill and a Democratic alternative are planned, but neither is expected to pass.
- Lawmakers from both parties remain firm in their positions and expect a shutdown.
