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Congress on Edge: Shutdown Looms Amid Partisan Standoff

9/16/2025

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Congress faces a government shutdown deadline on September 30, 2025, amid significant disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.
Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, plan to filibuster a clean continuing resolution (CR) proposed by Republicans due to unmet health care demands.
Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, accuse Democrats of being unreasonable and refusing to negotiate.
Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire, prompting Democrats to leverage this issue in negotiations.
Both parties prepare for a potential shutdown, with Democrats threatening to oppose any partisan spending bill.

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Story summary

Congress faces a government shutdown deadline on September 30, 2025, amid significant disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.
Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, plan to filibuster a clean continuing resolution (CR) proposed by Republicans due to unmet health care demands.
Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, accuse Democrats of being unreasonable and refusing to negotiate.
Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire, prompting Democrats to leverage this issue in negotiations.
Both parties prepare for a potential shutdown, with Democrats threatening to oppose any partisan spending bill.