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flag A U.S. government shutdown looms as Republicans and Democrats clash over funding, with health care subsidies at the center.

flag A government shutdown looms as Democrats and Republicans deadlock over federal funding, with Democrats pushing to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent millions from losing coverage, while Republicans, led by President Trump, oppose linking health care to funding, citing concerns over undocumented immigrants—though subsidies don’t cover them. flag Trump threatens drastic cuts during a shutdown, including to Medicaid and Medicare, and has used inflammatory rhetoric and a fake AI video to blame Democrats. flag Health care advocates warn a shutdown would spike premiums, reduce enrollment, strain hospitals, and harm vulnerable populations, with experts noting the crisis stems from partisan gridlock, not Democratic policy goals.

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