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Republicans Reject Schumer's Shutdown Plan Amid Growing Blame

11/8/2025

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Republicans are poised to reject Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer's plan to end the shutdown by extending ACA health-plan tax credits.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says tax-credit talks can occur only after the government reopens.
Recent polls show the GOP is increasingly blamed for the shutdown, while U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledges the impact.
Democrats, buoyed by electoral victories, plan to keep pressuring Republicans for a resolution.

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Republicans are poised to reject Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer's plan to end the shutdown by extending ACA health-plan tax credits.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says tax-credit talks can occur only after the government reopens.
Recent polls show the GOP is increasingly blamed for the shutdown, while U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledges the impact.
Democrats, buoyed by electoral victories, plan to keep pressuring Republicans for a resolution.