Democrats Hold Government Hostage Over “Wasteful” Obamacare

_WHAT’S HAPPENING_

Democrats have forced a federal government shutdown now into its 38th day, insisting any spending bill must include an extension of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA), or Obamacare’s, enhanced subsidies.

These subsidies, expanded during the pandemic, are set to expire at the end of 2025. Democrats call the shutdown necessary to prevent premium hikes, while Republicans argue the subsidies waste money and inflate costs.