Government Shutdown Hits 22 Days, Making It the Second-longest Shutdown

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The U.S. shutdown hit 22 days, the second-longest ever, as Congress remains deadlocked. Democrats want to extend ACA tax credits, while Republicans refuse talks until the government reopens and Trump enters negotiations.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02U.S. government shutdown reached its 22nd day on Wednesday, marking the second longest

00:06funding lapse in history, with no resolution in sight, according to CNBC.

00:11Too long as shutdowns will occur under President Donald Trump.

00:13Democrats are pushing to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire

00:18this year to prevent health insurance premiums from rising in 2026.

00:22Republicans accused Democrats of holding the government hostage and said they will not

00:25discuss health care until the shutdown ends.

00:27The Senate voted 54 to 46 on Wednesday against the short-term funding measure for the 12th

00:32time, falling short of the 60 votes needed.

00:34Republican Senator John Thune said Democrats' demands are untenable and urged them to reopen

00:39the government before Trump joins negotiations to end the shutdown.

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