CNN 5 Things Obamacare subsidies, US economy ‘cockroaches,’ Chicago rat hole & more
Oct 16, 2025
Delays persist in releasing Israeli hostage bodies as Israel tightens aid access to Gaza. Senate Democrat negotiations falter over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies amid a government shutdown threat. JPMorgan's CEO raises alarms about hidden risks in the US economy, likening them to ‘cockroaches’ following recent bankruptcies. Noteworthy, two prominent universities reject federal funding tied to admissions reforms, suggesting rising tensions with the White House. Also, Chicago's famous selfie spot may have been misnamed after the wrong rodent!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Aid Access Used As Pressure Tactic
- Israel is limiting aid through Rafah to pressure Hamas over delayed returns of deceased hostages.
- Only 300 of 600 agreed aid trucks entered Gaza yesterday as leverage in negotiations.
Subsidies Central To Shutdown Standoff
- Senate Democrats insist on extending ACA subsidies before supporting a funding bill to end the shutdown.
- John Thune offered a guaranteed vote later, but Democrats say the government must reopen first.
Dimon’s 'Cockroach' Bankruptcies Warning
- JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon compared recent bankruptcies to spotting 'cockroaches' and warned there could be more trouble hidden elsewhere.
- He flagged collapses at Tricolor Holdings and Firstbrand as signs of risky shadowy lending practices.