Overview

• Senior officials are discussing proposals to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, according to the Wall Street Journal as cited by Raw Story.
• Trump has not decided whether to back an extension, the officials told the Journal.
• Republicans say they will only negotiate with Democrats on the subsidy issue once the government is reopened.
• Polling shows Republicans taking more blame for the shutdown, raising concern about political damage heading into the 2026 midterms.
• Sen. Mike Rounds said Republicans cannot walk away from people relying on ACA coverage, signaling strain within the party’s stance.