Summary
The White House and House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Senator Chuck Schumer for his comments on the government shutdown. Schumer claimed the shutdown benefits Democrats, which led to backlash from Republicans. The disagreement centers around health care subsidies and when negotiations to reopen the government should occur.
Key Facts
- The White House and Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer's comments on the shutdown.
- Schumer said the shutdown improves the Democrats' position in negotiations over health care subsidies.
- Republicans and Democrats blame each other for the ongoing government shutdown.
- The shutdown debate is tied to the expiration of health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
- President Donald Trump said he wants to negotiate a health care deal but insists negotiations should happen once the government reopens.
- Schumer mentioned that over 700,000 federal employees are furloughed due to the shutdown.
- The conflict highlights differing strategies between the parties on handling government funding and health care issues.
