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flag A government shutdown in October 2025, blamed equally on both parties by most Americans, stems from a dispute over extending ACA tax credits.

flag A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 60% of Americans blame President Trump and congressional Republicans, and 54% blame Democrats in Congress, for the government shutdown entering its third week in October 2025. flag Nearly three-quarters say both parties share responsibility. flag The standoff centers on extending tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance, with Democrats pushing for extension and Republicans demanding a funding bill first. flag The shutdown has disrupted federal operations nationwide, delaying flights and leaving hundreds of thousands of workers unpaid. flag Over half of U.S. adults view the shutdown as a major issue, and only 4% express strong confidence in Congress. flag Democrats hold a slight edge in public trust on health care policy. flag The poll surveyed 1,289 adults from October 9 to 13, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 percentage points.

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