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What caused the US shutdown?

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The US government shutdown is caused by a dispute over health care funding. Republicans want to end or exclude tax credits and subsidies for Obamacare users from the budget, while Democrats insist these credits and subsidies are essential and must be included. Both parties remain entrenched, with no compromise reached, leading to the longest shutdown in US history.

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Longest government shutdown in U.S. history enters 40th day

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  • The U.S. government shutdown has reached its 40th day, with senators holding a rare weekend session.
  • The shutdown, caused by a dispute over health care funding, has disrupted flights, left federal workers unpaid, and threatened food assistance. 9s
  • Senate Republicans need five Democratic votes to reopen the government, which is now the longest shutdown in U.S. history. 20s
  • Democrats want to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, while Republicans seek to end them but may accept a later vote on the issue. 27s
  • Speaker Mike Johnson has not committed to a health vote, and President Trump has stated he is unwilling to compromise soon. 55s
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Longest government shutdown in U.S. history enters 40th day
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Euronews
17 hours ago
Longest government shutdown in U.S. history enters 40th day

The shutdown is caused by a dispute over health care funding, with Democrats seeking to extend health plan subsidies under the Affordable Care Act and Republicans wanting to end these subsidies.

Republicans and Democrats trade blame as shutdown drags on
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Al Jazeera
4 days ago
Republicans and Democrats trade blame as shutdown drags on

Republicans want a budget to reopen the government without tax credits for Obamacare users, while Democrats insist these credits are essential for affordable health insurance and will not vote to reopen without them.

Government shutdown is longest in U.S. history amid uncertainties
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CBS America
5 days ago
Government shutdown is longest in U.S. history amid uncertainties

A bipartisan group of senators is discussing a potential deal to fund the government in exchange for a vote on extending health care subsidies.

U.S. shutdown enters 35th day, tied for longest in American history
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Al Jazeera
5 days ago
U.S. shutdown enters 35th day, tied for longest in American history

Democrats demand funding for healthcare benefits set to expire, while Republicans argue this should be negotiated separately from the budget bill.

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