Deirdre Walsh

So, I mean, how long can this last, though?

It depends how much longer OMB can keep plugging these holes to keep some programs afloat, and they haven't responded to NPR's request to explain their plans.

For example, air traffic controllers are still working but not getting paid.

If we see more airport delays, that could really be a pressure point.

Democrats also point to November 1st.

That's the start of open enrollment as a possible pivot point when people will get notices about how their premiums are going up.

Another factor is President Trump.

If he gets engaged, that could change the dynamic here.

That's NPR's Deirdre Walsh.

Thank you, Deirdre.

Thanks, Layla.

He did sway some who praised his sales job, but the president failed to convince a significant block of Republican holdouts. There are moderates who represent districts with high state and local taxes who want a bigger tax break for their constituents. There are conservatives worried about ballooning deficits and say this bill does not go far enough to slash spending and deal with the deficit.

He did sway some who praised his sales job, but the president failed to convince a significant block of Republican holdouts. There are moderates who represent districts with high state and local taxes who want a bigger tax break for their constituents. There are conservatives worried about ballooning deficits and say this bill does not go far enough to slash spending and deal with the deficit.

He did sway some who praised his sales job, but the president failed to convince a significant block of Republican holdouts. There are moderates who represent districts with high state and local taxes who want a bigger tax break for their constituents. There are conservatives worried about ballooning deficits and say this bill does not go far enough to slash spending and deal with the deficit.

The Speaker spent the day and overnight hours trying to negotiate with these factions. And remember, he can only lose three votes, so we already know one member, Tom Massey of Kentucky, is a hard no.

The Speaker spent the day and overnight hours trying to negotiate with these factions. And remember, he can only lose three votes, so we already know one member, Tom Massey of Kentucky, is a hard no.

The Speaker spent the day and overnight hours trying to negotiate with these factions. And remember, he can only lose three votes, so we already know one member, Tom Massey of Kentucky, is a hard no.

Potentially, overnight a key committee met to set the parameters to start debate on the House floor, and that panel is still meeting. The Speaker said when they started around 1 a.m. they were close to a deal, but we haven't seen any details yet. Leaders are expected to increase the amount of that state and local tax deduction. to address the concerns of some moderates they need.

Potentially, overnight a key committee met to set the parameters to start debate on the House floor, and that panel is still meeting. The Speaker said when they started around 1 a.m. they were close to a deal, but we haven't seen any details yet. Leaders are expected to increase the amount of that state and local tax deduction. to address the concerns of some moderates they need.

Potentially, overnight a key committee met to set the parameters to start debate on the House floor, and that panel is still meeting. The Speaker said when they started around 1 a.m. they were close to a deal, but we haven't seen any details yet. Leaders are expected to increase the amount of that state and local tax deduction. to address the concerns of some moderates they need.