"President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Sunday that he "won't be extorted" by Democrats who are demanding negotiations to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies that expire at the end of the year for millions of Americans. Echoing congressional Republicans, the president said on CBS' "60 Minutes" he'll negotiate only when the government is reopened.Trump's comments signal the shutdown could drag on for some time as federal workers, including air traffic controllers,"
"Senate Democrats have voted 13 times against reopening the government, insisting they need Trump and Republicans to negotiate with them first.The president said Democrats "have lost their way" and predicted they'll capitulate to Republicans."I think they have to," Trump said. "And if they don't vote, it's their problem."He also reiterated his pleas to Republican leaders to change Senate rules and scrap the filibuster."
A partial government shutdown has entered its 33rd day and may become the longest in history. Millions face loss of food aid and expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies at year's end. President Donald Trump said he 'won't be extorted' and refuses to negotiate until the government reopens. Senate Democrats have voted against reopening, demanding negotiation first. Federal workers, including air traffic controllers, may miss paychecks. Uncertainty exists over whether 42 million Americans who receive federal food aid will be able to access assistance. Republicans and Trump debate changing or eliminating the Senate filibuster to advance policy.
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