Senate Democrats utilize filibuster to block Republican stopgap funding bill, heightening risk of US government shutdown due to Obamacare subsidy extension dispute and budget negotiations.
House Republicans introduce a stopgap funding bill extending federal budgets through November, adding security funds amid shutdown risks. Democrats seek healthcare funding cuts reconsideration. Senate needs bipartisan support for passage.
Senate Democrats introduce legislation to reverse Republican healthcare cuts and permanently extend ACA premium tax credits, impacting coverage for millions.
The Senate pushes forward a large tax cut and spending bill with significant Medicaid cuts and a projected $3.3 trillion debt increase over 10 years, amid internal GOP opposition and policy debates.
The Senate parliamentarian's disallowance of Medicaid cuts in the GOP tax bill complicates Republican budget plans, affecting Medicaid financing and federal health care policy.
Senate Republicans advance aggressive Medicaid cuts for low-income and disabled populations while sparing Medicare Advantage insurers, impacting health insurance markets.
The Trump administration signals readiness to revise Medicare if Senate uncovers fraud, while denying plans for cuts. Medicaid cuts remain a focal budget concern amid Senate review.
