Senate Majority Leader John Thune offers Democrats a vote on extending ACA premium subsidies during ongoing government shutdown negotiations, emphasizing process over outcome and pushing Department of Defense funding bills.

The U.S. government shutdown enters its 13th day amid stalled negotiations over healthcare funding and federal appropriations, disrupting government operations and impacting insurance regulatory activities.

Congress faces a government shutdown deadline on October 1 as debate continues over continuing resolution and federal appropriations, impacting ACA subsidies and health programs funding.

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.