House Speaker Mike Johnson recently shared some news with the White House. Most Republicans in the House aren't too keen on extending the extra help people get for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This chat happened over the phone with top White House staff. At the same time, President Trump's team was working on a plan to keep these subsidies going f...
The recent government shutdown, the longest in U. S. history, finally came to a close. This shutdown had a big impact on many people, including federal workers who missed paychecks, travelers stuck at airports, and those relying on food banks. The decision to end the shutdown was not straightforward, with different views from both sides. Some politicians, like U. S....
The U. S. government has finally reopened after the longest shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days and caused major problems. Air traffic was disrupted, food assistance for low-income families was cut, and over a million workers went without pay. The political fight that caused the shutdown is still not resolved. The deal to reopen the government only las...
The U. S. government shutdown is finally nearing its end after a long stalemate. A small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke ranks and joined Republicans to move forward with a plan to reopen the government. This decision has angered many in their party, but it seems like the shutdown's days are numbered. The deal on the table doesn't include ...
The recent deal to end the longest government shutdown in U. S. history has sparked a wave of criticism from many House Democrats, particularly those representing Orange County. The bipartisan agreement, which aims to restart federal services and provide backpay to furloughed workers, has been met with skepticism due to its lack of immediate action on expiring health...
The Senate is close to passing a deal that could finally put an end to the government shutdown that started back in October. This deal would keep the government running until the end of January. However, it's not all smooth sailing, as Democrats had to make some compromises to get here. The big issue that's been holding everything up? Those enhanced Affordable Care ...
The government shutdown is now in its 38th day, and things aren't looking good. Senate Republicans have turned down a proposal from Democrats to reopen the government and extend healthcare subsidies for a year. They said it wasn't good enough. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer made the offer, but Republicans weren't having it. They want the government open first...
The US government shutdown is dragging on, with no resolution in sight. It has been going on for 38 days, making it the longest shutdown in US history. The Senate is set to vote for the 15th time on a Republican proposal to end the shutdown, but Democrats are not backing down from their demands. The shutdown has caused major disruptions to government programs. The W...
Senator Susan Collins, a key player in the budget process, believes that the end of the government shutdown might be in sight. She thinks that after Tuesday's elections, there could be a breakthrough in the negotiations. Collins has been talking to both Democrats and Republicans, and she's hopeful that a deal can be made, especially about the Affordable Care Act subs...
The government shutdown is now in its fourth week, and things aren't looking good. Senate Republicans are heading to the White House, not to talk about ending the shutdown, but to show they're on the same page as President Trump. They're not budging on any Democratic demands. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are sticking to their guns. They won't vote for the House-passe...