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U.S. Shutdown Looms as ACA Subsidies Face Expiration

10/9/2025

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Story summary
  • The U.S. faces a shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding legislation.
  • Democrats demand extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies; Republicans want separate health talks.
  • Enhanced ACA subsidies for 24 million Americans expire, risking a 114% premium increase.
  • Republicans propose a clean funding bill, but divisions complicate subsidies and policy.