October 15 Hawley pushes ban on Obamacare coverage for gender transitions, abortion amid shutdown: 'No more loopholes' Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., will introduce legislation to ban Affordable Care Act coverage for abortion and gender transition care for minors this week.
October 14 Trump blasts 'weakened' Schumer as Democrats again block GOP effort to reopen government Senate Republicans unwilling to cave to Senate Democrats' demands, and argue that the best way forward to dealing with expiring Obamacare subsidies is to reopen the government.
October 14 Shutdown threatens rural hospitals, veterans' care as Democrats block GOP plan, Emmer warns Republicans warn that the ongoing government shutdown threatens telehealth services and rural healthcare access as Democrats demand healthcare concessions in funding deal.
October 10 Senate leaves Washington as government shutdown nears 3rd week, military pay at risk Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing GOP continuing resolution, while Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension to end shutdown stalemate.
October 9 Shutdown fight is still a 'beltway battle' but will continue to spill out, Lisa Boothe warns Matt Towery and Lisa Boothe react to Sen. Chuck Schumer’s remarks and the growing political gridlock over the government shutdown on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’
October 9 Senate Democrats block GOP plan again to reopen government as military pay deadline looms Government shutdown continues as Senate Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension before supporting Senate Republicans' plan to reopen the government.
October 8 Healthcare cost flashpoint exacerbated by shutdown crisis Cigna Group chairman and CEO David Cordani discusses rising healthcare costs and the sticking points of both sides of the government shutdown on ‘Special Report.’
October 8 ObamaCare subsidies at center of Dem shutdown fight 'fuel' healthcare cost inflation, conservatives say The government shutdown enters its second week as Democrats demand an extension of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies set to expire in 2025, while conservatives oppose the measure.
October 8 Scientists may have discovered first gene therapy for incurable brain disease Researchers announce breakthrough results for AMT-130, the first disease-modifying treatment for Huntington's disease, with FDA approval application planned for early next year.
October 8 Supreme Court skeptical of 'conversion therapy' law banning treatment of minors with gender identity issues As the Supreme Court reviews Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, justices grapple with the balance between free speech, faith and LGBTQ+ protections.