US EditionSenate Republicans head to White House amid stalemate on shutdown
Senate Republicans and President Trump maintain a firm stance against Democratic demands as the shutdown enters week four, causing missed paychecks and funding threats to key federal programs.
- On Tuesday, Senate Republicans will meet at the White House for a show of unity, expecting President Donald Trump to maintain his refusal to negotiate on Democratic demands.
- The dispute centers on expiring ACA subsidies, with Senate Democrats blocking talks until Republicans engage and opposing the House GOP bill that limits funding through Nov. 21.
- Federal operations are showing strains as the shutdown continues, with federal workers facing missed paychecks and agencies reporting FAA air controller shortages and potential cutoffs for WIC and Head Start.
- Senate Republican leader John Thune signaled a possible funding-extension pivot and Republican senators plan to coordinate strategy with President Donald Trump at Tuesday's lunch.
- With Nov. 1 enrollment approaching, Democrats worry restoring subsidies will be harder, and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer warned the ACA premium crisis looms over 20 million hardworking Americans, while lawmakers say Congress may need an extension beyond Nov. 21.
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