Up First from NPR Shutdown Deadline, Gaza Deal Reaction, Top Military Leaders Meeting
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Sep 30, 2025 Congress faces a looming government shutdown as funding talks stall over health care issues. President Trump's ambitious 20-point Gaza plan aims for a ceasefire and new governance, but faces skepticism from Hamas. Meanwhile, a rare closed-door meeting of military leaders raises eyebrows, as many question the Pentagon's motives behind the unusual gathering. The discussions touch on military politics, recent officer removals, and the potential implications for military engagement.
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Shutdown Likely As Health Care Fight Persists
- A government shutdown is likely because leaders remain deadlocked over attaching health care to funding.
- Essential services continue but many programs and federal workers face furloughs or cuts.
Act To Extend ACA Subsidies Now
- Congress should address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies before premiums spike at year end.
- Delaying a fix risks large premium increases for people relying on tax credits.
Trump's Gaza Plan Links Hostages To Long Term Gaps
- Trump's 20-point Gaza plan ties an immediate hostage release and humanitarian flow to a ceasefire and prolonged Israeli presence.
- It leaves governance, Palestinian participation, and a future state largely undefined.