The government has finally reopened after a record-breaking 43-day shutdown. This was the longest shutdown in U. S. history, and it left many people wondering how we got here and what comes next. The shutdown started because Democrats wanted to fight for health care subsidies. They didn't want millions of Americans to see their health care costs go up. But in the en...
Russia is still interested in meeting with the US. They want to talk about important things. But they say it needs to be planned well. They also want it to be based on what was said before. This idea came up last month. But then, the US president changed his mind. He said he didn't want to waste time. Now, Russia is saying they are still open to it. But they want to...
The US government shutdown is causing major problems for air travel. Many air traffic controllers are not showing up for work because they are not getting paid. This has led to many flights being cancelled or delayed. The situation is expected to get worse in the coming days. The US Senate is trying to pass a deal to end the shutdown. If the deal passes, the governm...
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...
Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, recently criticized President Trump's idea to send Affordable Care Act (ACA) funds directly to people instead of insurance companies. Schiff believes this plan would weaken protections for those with preexisting conditions. Trump suggested that Americans could buy better healthcare with leftover money if funds weren't gi...
After 34 long days, there's a glimmer of hope in the U. S. government shutdown. Both Senate Republicans and Democrats are talking about a possible way out. This shutdown has hit hard. Low-income families are struggling with food stamp cuts. Soldiers aren't getting paid. Airports are working with less staff. All because Congress and President Trump can't agree on fund...
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...
In a surprising turn of events, the president is not getting his way. He thought the government shutdown would be over quickly. He believed his tough moves would make Democrats give in. But they haven't. Instead, Democrats are standing firm on their demands. The president is not happy. He's publicly complaining about Democrats. He says they are being unreasonable. H...
Chicago has a new plan to keep its public transport running smoothly. The idea is to use money that is already being collected, instead of asking people to pay more in taxes. This plan is expected to bring in about $1. 5 billion every year. Most of this money will come from sales tax on fuel and some interest from the Road Fund, which usually pays for road projects. ...
The government shutdown is now in its fifth day, and things are getting tense. The White House is warning that if talks don't go anywhere, federal workers might start losing their jobs. Kevin Hassett, who works for the National Economic Council, said on CNN that everyone is hoping for a breakthrough this week. But so far, Democrats and Republicans can't agree on much...