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Shutdown Enters Second Week as Trump Signals Openness on ACA Subsidies

Senate Democrats are blocking short-term funding unless expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits are extended.

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The Capitol is illuminated at dawn in Washington, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
A sign that reads "Closed due to federal government shutdown," is seen outside of the National Gallery of Art on the 6th day of the government shutdown, in Washington, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., leaves after holding a news conference on the 6th day of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Johnson is keeping the House out of session for the second week in a row during the shutdown. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Overview

  • The Senate failed for a fifth time to advance competing stopgap bills, including a House-passed measure to fund the government through Nov. 21.
  • President Donald Trump said he is open to negotiating on health care subsidies, then clarified he wants talks after the government reopens, as Democratic leaders denied any current negotiations.
  • Roughly 750,000 federal workers are furloughed, the White House warned layoffs could occur if the impasse drags on, and officials later said no immediate firings are underway.
  • The Office of Management and Budget has paused or canceled funding for projects in Democratic-led areas, intensifying pressure as Republicans keep the House in recess to push Senate Democrats for votes.
  • Operational strains are mounting, with warnings about WIC funds, reduced staffing affecting air travel, and multiple agencies scaling back or suspending services.