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Government Shutdown Ends Amid Ongoing Healthcare Crisis
11/12/2025
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Story summary
- The U.S. government shutdown is ending as the healthcare crisis remains unresolved.
- U.S. President Donald Trump faces pressure to curb rising healthcare costs as Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies expire.
- Trump proposed sending funds directly to policyholders, not insurers, but details remain vague and uncertain.
- Polls show most Americans trust Democrats on healthcare, while some Republicans fear backfires in the upcoming midterm elections.
