Summary
The U.S. government is facing a prolonged shutdown due to disagreements over health care policy, specifically the renewal of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Speaker Mike Johnson stated he will not negotiate until Democrats agree to pause their health care demands and reopen the government. The shutdown has affected various government operations and facilities, with uncertainty about when it will end.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government shutdown has reached its 13th day and may become the longest in history.
- Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to negotiate with Democrats on health care issues until the government is reopened.
- The shutdown has stopped normal government work, closed museums, and caused flight disruptions.
- President Trump ensured that military personnel received pay, reducing some pressure during the shutdown.
- The core issue is the renewal of Affordable Care Act subsidies, which help pay for health insurance.
- If the subsidies expire at the end of the year, insurance costs may double for many Americans.
- The Senate is at a stalemate with Democrats holding out for health care demands.
- The longest shutdown in U.S. history lasted 35 days during Trump’s first term over border wall funding.
