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Government shutdown now in effect: 10 immediate consequences for Americans

The White House estimates the shutdown will reduce U.S. GDP by about $15 billion every week if it continues, according to Politico. That translates into slower growth, weaker consumer spending and a ... Read More

Millions could go without health care coverage in 2026. Here’s why.

Millions of Americans will need to decide between paying skyrocketing health care premiums or going without coverage in 2026 if Congress doesn't act. Read More

With government shutdown over, focus turns to upcoming Senate fight on health care

Washington — With the government shutdown finally in the rearview mirror, the focus in the Senate is turning to an upcoming fight over health care, with Democrats hoping to regroup after splintering ... Read More

The government shutdown is officially over after President Trump signs funding bill

President Donald Trump signed a funding bill ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, with federal programs set to resume operations soon. Read More

The government shutdown has ended. What this could mean for the future of the ACA

It's unclear if the enhanced premium tax credits will be extended or expire. After 43 days, the longest federal government shutdown in history finally came to an end with Democrats and Republicans ... Read More

Jeffries says the "fight is not over" on health care subsidies as shutdown ends

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CBS News that Democrats will still press to extend a slate of expiring health insurance subsidies, as a 43-day-long government shutdown comes to an end ... Read More

The shutdown is over, but some aid programs Americans depend on still face delays

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history affected many federal programs that help Americans. While the government is back up and running, some of those aid programs are not. Read More

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, ... Read More

A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

WASHINGTON (AP) — The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as Wednesday, Day 43, with almost no one happy with the final result. Democrats didn’t get the heath insurance ... Read More

Trump signs funding bill into law, ending record-long government shutdown

Trump’s signature, which restores funding that has been frozen or halted for weeks, came shortly after the House voted to send him the measure. Read More