Overview

• Senators blocked both parties’ short-term funding bills for a fifth time, with the Republican seven-week stopgap failing 52–42 and the Democratic alternative failing 45–50 under the 60-vote threshold.
• A small group crossed party lines: Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto and John Fetterman and independent Angus King supported the GOP bill, while Republican Rand Paul opposed both measures.
• Trump first said he was open to negotiating on ACA subsidies, then said talks would happen only after the government reopens, and Democratic leaders said no negotiations are underway.
• Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are furloughed as warnings mount over missed paychecks, including potential lapses for active-duty military on Oct. 15, with the White House cautioning layoffs are possible if the stalemate persists.
• Republicans press a ‘clean’ continuing resolution as House leaders keep the chamber in recess, Democrats demand action on subsidies and Medicaid, and insurers prepare for Nov. 1 open enrollment with forecasts of sharp premium hikes if enhanced tax credits lapse.