With FEMA funds “quickly running dry,” as Fetterman warned, even routine storm recovery efforts could become complicated.
The Political Standoff
The looming shutdown stems from partisan clashes over healthcare provisions. Democrats are pressing to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies and roll back GOP Medicaid reforms, while Republicans back a “clean” continuing resolution (CR) without concessions.
Fetterman stood out as the only senator to support both options. “I’m at, where I have always been, and I will always remain on is, it is always, always wrong to shut our government down,” he said. “That is a core responsibility. I’m always going to vote against those things. And if it’s the Republican side or now it’s our side, I’m going to condemn it.”
A detailed breakdown of recent Senate votes is available at the U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes.
Trump Meeting with Leaders
Former President Donald Trump is also stepping in, agreeing to a last-minute meeting with top congressional leaders on Monday. Trump is expected to push for a deal to avoid the shutdown before also meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
