Summary
House Democrats are focusing on preparing for a potential government shutdown as negotiations with Republicans stall. Both parties disagree on how to fund the government, leaving little time before a shutdown could occur. Democrats are trying to pressure Republicans to agree on a spending deal that includes funding for Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government faces a potential shutdown with limited time to reach a funding agreement.
- House Democrats are preparing for the shutdown instead of focusing solely on prevention.
- Democrats want Republicans to agree on a spending deal that renews Affordable Care Act subsidies.
- Senate Democrats are not supporting a Republican proposal that would temporarily fund the government without including ACA funding.
- Discussions between Democratic leaders and President Trump have made little progress.
- Some Democrats express doubt about the Republicans' willingness to negotiate effectively.
- A government shutdown would be the first since 2019.
