GOP Pushes for Short-Term Funding, Long-Term Reconciliation

Senate Republicans push for government reopening, aiming for a short-term funding bill to start broader talks with the White House. They plan to reopen the government with a temporary measure that also extends Affordable Care Act subsidies, followed by a larger financial package focusing on party priorities. Meanwhile, Senator Lindsey Graham hints at a longer-term reconciliation plan, allowing Republicans to pass a major policy package with a simple majority. Democrats face internal divisions, weakening their negotiating position. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.