Summary
The U.S. Senate is meeting over the weekend to try and end a government shutdown that has lasted more than a month. President Donald Trump is not willing to compromise on health care issues, while some senators are working on an agreement that could temporarily fund the government.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown has lasted for 39 days.
- Many federal workers are not receiving their pay.
- Airlines have had to cancel many flights due to the shutdown.
- SNAP benefits, which provide food assistance, have been delayed for millions of Americans.
- President Trump opposes extending Affordable Care Act tax credits and suggests giving people money directly for insurance.
- Some Senate Republicans are open to a proposal to end the shutdown in exchange for a future health care vote.
- Moderate Democrats, led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, are negotiating with Republicans to extend government funding until December or January.
- Democrats previously offered a plan to reopen the government with a year-long extension of health care subsidies, which Republicans rejected.
