The ACA, immigrants and health care

The ACA, immigrants and health care

The federal government may soon shut down, in large part because of a debate between Republicans and Democrats over Obamacare subsidies and whether some immigrants should get those financial benefits. Republicans claim Democrats want to give health care to “illegal immigrants.” Democrat, in turn, say that’s a lie. Democrats say they are only trying to…

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Government shutdowns usually have little economic impact. This time could be different

Government shutdowns usually have little economic impact. This time could be different

A view of the U.S. Capitol on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images For all the political firestorms they generate, government shutdowns historically have been nonevents for both markets and the economy. This time, though, could be different. That’s because President Donald Trump’s threat to make some federal government furloughs…

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Oregon sues Trump administration over deployment of National Guard troops to Portland

Oregon sues Trump administration over deployment of National Guard troops to Portland

The state of Oregon and the city of Portland have sued the Trump administration to stop it from deploying National Guard troops to Portland. The suit names President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Defense Department, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the Department of Homeland Security as defendants. It asks a federal…

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