BREAKING NEWS: Government Shutdown Enters Day Two, Congress Faces Crunch Time
The federal government remains shut down after Senate Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a funding agreement by the midnight deadline of October 1.
Key lawmakers are now scrambling to find a solution as millions of Americans face uncertainty about their healthcare benefits and federal services. The shutdown has already affected non-essential government employees, with many furloughed until further notice.
The standoff centers around disagreements over Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and cuts made to healthcare programs by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Democrats had sought to extend ACA subsidies, while Republicans wanted to discuss extending credits after a funding agreement was reached.
House members Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) expressed frustration with the impasse, with DeLauro calling it "unacceptable" that Congress couldn't reach an agreement. Haridopolos said Republicans were willing to negotiate but needed Democrats to compromise on their demands.
As the shutdown continues, President Trump has threatened to take action against federal workers, including a possible reduction in force. The White House has not specified what this means or when it would happen.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*
