Washington Today Senate Democrats offer Republicans to end government shutdown for one year extension of expiring ACA health insurance premium tax credits
Nov 7, 2025
Chuck Schumer proposes a one-year extension of ACA health insurance tax credits to end the government shutdown, but Republicans dismiss the offer. The USDA commits to full SNAP funding for November after a court ruling, while the FAA announces cuts to flights due to staffing shortages. Elise Stefanik launches her campaign for New York governor, criticizing the current administration. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Hegseth pushes for rapid weapons procurement, stressing a need for a wartime approach in national defense.
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Schumer's One-Year ACA Extension Offer
- Chuck Schumer offered a one-year clean extension of ACA premium tax credits tied to reopening the government and creating a bipartisan committee for longer-term reforms.
- The proposal aims to split immediate relief from later negotiations, honoring Republican requests to defer health-care talks until after reopening.
Thune Rejects The Clean Extension
- John Thune called Schumer's extension a non-starter and said the Obamacare extension is the negotiation itself, insisting on Hyde protections for Republicans.
- Thune framed the shutdown as Democrats' choice and urged Democrats to join Republicans to reopen the government now.
End Shutdown To Restore SNAP Funding
- The White House urged courts and Congress to resolve SNAP funding but insisted the administration will follow the law while resisting court mandates during a shutdown.
- President J.D. Vance called on Democrats to end the shutdown so full funding and broader services can resume without judicial orders.