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flag A government shutdown looms Sept. 30 unless Congress and Trump agree on funding, stalled by healthcare policy disputes.

flag A government shutdown looms as President Trump holds urgent talks with congressional leaders on September 29, 2025, to avert a funding lapse by Tuesday’s midnight deadline. flag Negotiations have stalled over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and reversing Medicaid cuts, with Vice President JD Vance blaming Democrats and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accusing Republicans of creating a healthcare crisis. flag Democrats urge the White House to return to talks, while Republicans push for a short-term funding bill. flag Without an agreement, federal workers—including military personnel, park rangers, TSA agents, and air traffic controllers—could face furloughs or work without pay, disrupting essential services and delaying programs like food stamps, Head Start, and federal loans. flag ACA premiums are projected to rise nearly 18% next year, intensifying the debate. flag The outcome remains uncertain, with widespread public concern over the potential impact.

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