Senate Democrats discussing ways to end government shutdown

Breakdown

• Senate Democrats met to discuss ways to end the record government shutdown and resolve the funding stalemate with Republicans. 4s
• Talks focused on a proposal tying a short-term funding extension to three longer-term appropriations bills and a promise from Senate Republicans to vote on health care tax credits. 17s
• Speaker Mike Johnson stated the House would not commit to a vote on health care subsidies, highlighting a major disagreement. 31s
• Democrats emphasized the need for a guaranteed extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, not just a promise of a vote. 1m 16s
• The Senate will hold procedural test votes to assess support for a funding bill, with changes expected as the funding deadline nears. 1m 43s