Summary
The U.S. government shutdown has continued for 40 days. The Senate held a weekend session trying to end the shutdown, but progress was limited. President Trump and some lawmakers remain divided on how to fund the government and handle healthcare subsidies.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government shutdown has lasted 40 days, impacting flights and food assistance.
- The Senate met over the weekend but made little progress on ending the shutdown.
- Republican leaders aim to pass bills to reopen the government temporarily and provide full-year funding for some departments.
- Democrats want to extend health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, which Republicans have opposed.
- President Trump urged Republicans to remove Senate filibuster rules to pass legislation without needing 60 votes.
- Moderates are discussing a plan to fund parts of the government and extend other funding, with a promise for a future healthcare vote.
- Five more votes are needed in the Senate to fund the government, with ongoing negotiations involving both parties.
- Some Republicans support extending healthcare subsidies but want new limits on who can receive them.
