How Affordable Care Act subsidies became a sticking point in the government shutdown
ACA Subsidies Emerge as Core Flashpoint in October 2025 Government Shutdown The federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, has paralyzed non-essential services, furloughed hundreds of thousands of workers, and heightened economic uncertainty—just as open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans kicks off on November 1. At the heart of the … Read more