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What is the current status of the government shutdown?
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Giles Snyder. The government shutdown has now moved into a 12th day. Democrats in Congress have made health care policy the central issue. They say extending Affordable Care Act subsidies is urgent because open enrollment starts soon. NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin re-explains that when people go to healthcare.gov to shop for plans, they may see that their premium costs have doubled.
24 million people are enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans. Many are small business owners, including farmers and ranchers. During the pandemic, the federal government boosted subsidies to offset the cost of monthly premiums for almost everyone enrolled in these plans. But that subsidy policy expires at the end of the year, and some people will have to pay hundreds or thousands more per month. Democrats say they won't vote to reopen the government until there's a plan to extend those subsidies. Republicans say any negotiations over the policy have to come after the shutdown ends. And so far, there's no sign that either party is going to blink. Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR News, Washington.
How are Democrats addressing healthcare during the shutdown?
President Trump is planning to leave for the Middle East this afternoon after his envoy, Steve Witkoff, and his daughter, Ivanka Trump, and her husband, Jared Kushner, were cheered at the weekly rally in Tel Aviv's Hostage Square. The U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is now in its third day. A FBI on the scene in the Mississippi Delta town of Leland where six people were killed and some 20 others were injured during Friday night's high school homecoming celebration. Speaking alongside local officials, Agent Robert Eickhoff said the Bureau is assisting in the search for suspects.
FBI is here to stand in solidarity with our law enforcement partners to ensure that we bring justice for those victims and bring those subjects arrest them, and bring them to justice.
Local media on the other side of the state say an 18-year-old person of interest is in custody following a shooting that left two people dead at Heidelberg High School's homecoming game. A powerful storm system forecast to disrupt travel and daily life across the northeastern U.S. over the coming days. Bruce Convisor reports a state of emergency has been declared for all of New Jersey.
Coastal areas are expected to be hardest hit by the storm. Forecasters say it could dump more than three inches of rain from the Carolinas to New England through Tuesday. Powerful winds that could gust up to 60 miles per hour are the top concern. Authorities warn the winds could cause significant beach erosion, downed power lines, and worsen flooding. Airlines have already canceled dozens of flights across the country and delayed more than 7,000.
What recent events have occurred in the Middle East?
In New York City, empty tractor trailers and tandem vehicles will be banned on bridges and tunnels beginning this afternoon. Many outdoor events are being scrapped. Staten Island, one of New York's five boroughs, canceled its half marathon in the name of public safety. For NPR News, I'm Bruce Convisor in Greenbrook, New Jersey.
And you're listening to NPR News from Washington. A federal appeals court is blocking President Trump from deploying National Guard troops to the Chicago area. The court has left in place a lower court's temporary order, but said the troops can stay in the state and remained under federal control for now. A separate court battle is also keeping troops from being deployed in Portland, Oregon. However, they are in Memphis with the blessing of Tennessee's governor. The office of Madagascar's president says that an attempted coup is underway on the Indian Ocean island. Michael Koloke reports it comes amid escalating countrywide protests that began in September.
In a written statement posted on social media, President Andre Rajolina's office said an attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power was underway in the country.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the current status of the government shutdown?
0:00–1:19
2
How are Democrats addressing healthcare during the shutdown?
1:19–2:49
3
What recent events have occurred in the Middle East?
2:49–4:16
4
What details are emerging from the Mississippi shooting incident?
4:16–4:52
5
How is the storm system affecting the northeastern U.S.?
4:52–4:54