Amid Government Shutdown, Trump Pushes Republicans to Eliminate Obamacare and Give Money Directly to Americans

Trump’s remarks coincided with the collapse of bipartisan negotiations over a temporary spending bill intended to reopen key federal agencies.

Democrats have consistently refused to support any measure that does not preserve or extend ACA subsidies, while Republicans insist that the government must first be reopened before any broader health-care debates can occur.

This deadlock has left hundreds of thousands of federal workers furloughed or working without pay, disrupted essential government services, and fueled frustration among citizens and lawmakers alike.Continue reading…