US Government Shutdown

What Happened?

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A political standoff over ACA (Obamacare) enhanced subsidies caused negotiations to collapse.

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What Are ACA Subsidies?

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What Was the Fight About

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US Government Shutdown

Why It Happened & Its Real Impact ?

2025

What Happened?

The U.S. government shut down for 43 days, from Oct 1 to Nov 12, 2025 — the longest shutdown in history.

A political standoff over ACA (Obamacare) enhanced subsidies caused negotiations to collapse.

Why Did It Happen?

What Are ACA Subsidies?

Financial help that makes health insurance affordable for over 22 million Americans.

What Was the Fight About

Democrats demanded subsidy extension. Republicans refused to include it in the funding bill.

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