"Democrats are pushing for an extension of health subsidies to the Affordable Care Act before supporting a Republican proposal to fund the government until November 21 under a stopgap measure. Republican Senate leader John Thune said a critical food aid program for women, infants and children was starting to run low on funds. He blamed the Democrats for this, saying "now it's the American people who are suffering the consequences.""
"Trump said earlier on Monday that he would be open to striking a deal on health care subsidies that Democrats want to extend. He said that "billions and billions" are being wasted on the subsidies, but "we are speaking with Democrats" and "some very good things" could happen. Schumer said that's false, but if Trump is "finally ready to work with Democrats, we'll be at the table.""
Two rounds of Senate votes failed to pass rival funding measures, leaving a federal shutdown that began on October 1 in place. Neither party's proposal reached the 60-vote threshold required to advance a bill. Democrats sought an extension of Affordable Care Act health subsidies before backing a stopgap funding measure to November 21. Republicans offered a short-term funding proposal but criticized Democrats for blocking it. Republican leaders warned that a crucial Women, Infants and Children food aid program was running low on funds and that Americans were suffering consequences. President Trump urged Democrats to reopen the government and indicated potential negotiation on subsidies.
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