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Newsom Slams Senate Deal as 'Surrender' on Obamacare

11/10/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized a Senate deal to end the government shutdown, labeling it a "surrender" for not extending Obamacare subsidies.
The agreement, reached on the 40th day of the shutdown, has enough Democratic support but faces backlash from prominent Democrats, including Senators Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned the deal as an "empty promise," while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed opposition, stressing the need for Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Former President Trump suggested the shutdown might soon end, despite concerns about its impact on federal employees.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized a Senate deal to end the government shutdown, labeling it a "surrender" for not extending Obamacare subsidies.
The agreement, reached on the 40th day of the shutdown, has enough Democratic support but faces backlash from prominent Democrats, including Senators Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned the deal as an "empty promise," while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed opposition, stressing the need for Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Former President Trump suggested the shutdown might soon end, despite concerns about its impact on federal employees.