The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 33rd day, on track to become the longest in history as Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked. The standoff has stalled critical programs, with millions at risk of losing food aid and health care subsidies if the crisis continues.
“TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER, NOT JUST FOR THE SHUTDOWN, BUT FOR EVERYTHING ELSE. WE WILL GET ALL OF OUR COMMON SENSE POLICIES APPROVED (VOTER ID, ANYONE?) AND MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN…” - President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/wouIiec3AK
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 3, 2025
President Donald Trump told CBS’s 60 Minutes that he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats, rejecting demands to negotiate over the renewal of Affordable Care Act subsidies until the government is reopened.
Trump maintains that Democrats are using the shutdown as leverage to expand Obama-era health policies.
See President Donald J. Trump's FULL interview on @60Minutes — all 73+ minutes, without the network's edits and cuts.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 3, 2025
WATCH IN FULL: pic.twitter.com/i95cQ3Gqei
Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have voted 13 times against GOP proposals to reopen the government, saying Trump and congressional Republicans must first agree to negotiations.
With neither side backing down, the impasse threatens to deepen economic pain and further polarize Washington.
Also read:
TIPP Staff
Terry Jones
