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Historic U.S. Shutdown Disrupts Travel, Sparks Health Care Talks
10/15/2025
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Story summary
- The U.S. faces a historic third-week shutdown as Johnson refuses to negotiate over health care demands, including ACA subsidies.
- The shutdown disrupts Smithsonian museums and delays air travel due to air-traffic controller shortages.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent notes early economic impacts.
- Senator John Fetterman urged talks on extending health care tax credits.
- The Senate plans to reconvene soon.
