Trump says he's open to health care deal but government must reopen first
Published on: Oct. 7, 2025, 7:02 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
President Trump briefly hinted at negotiations with Democrats on healthcare subsidies to end the government shutdown, only to retract his comments later. Democrats insist on extending these subsidies, while Republicans demand the government reopen first. Both sides are blaming each other as the shutdown impacts federal services and the economy.
