Lawmakers Face Deadlock as Government Shutdown Looms Amid Healthcare Crisis
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Congress is deadlocked over government funding and health care subsidies, with a midnight deadline approaching for a shutdown. Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse, with disagreements over extending ACA subsidies and funding measures, risking delays in services and federal worker layoffs. President Trump acknowledged the likelihood of a shutdown, while negotiations continue without resolution.
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