White House Denies Reports It Plans for Obamacare Policy Talks During Shutdown
‘Democrats must reopen the government if they want to have meaningful policy debate,’ the White House spokesperson said.
Office of Management and Budget Director Russel Vought (C)—joined by Vice President JD Vance (R), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) (L), and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) (3rd L)—speaks at the White House on Sept. 29, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
WASHINGTON— The White House on Oct. 3 said that there were no intentions to discuss extending subsidies for health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act, a central issue in the shutdown stalemate between Republicans and Democrats.
The White House responded to media reports by stating that it has no plans to negotiate with Democrats until the government reopens.
Emel Akan
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Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
