Summary
The U.S. government is currently shut down because lawmakers couldn't agree on a funding bill. Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed willingness to discuss healthcare reforms if enough Democrats support the House-passed bill to reopen the government. The situation is part of a larger political disagreement about health care funding and future fiscal policies.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government has shut down as no new funding bill was passed.
- Republican leader John Thune is open to discussing health care reforms if Democrats back the House bill.
- Thune's discussion focus is on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.
- The House-passed bill aims to extend government funding until November 21.
- Democrats want to extend ACA subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts immediately.
- There is ongoing negotiation and discussion between Republican and Democrat lawmakers.
- Thune indicates the need for a significant number of Democrats to start negotiations.
- The shutdown is the first in six years and affects federal workers and services.