The federal government shut down at 12:01 AM Wednesday, October 1st, after lawmakers failed to reach a deal to pass a short-term funding bill, which would have financed government operations for fiscal year 2026. It is the first government shutdown since January 2019. According to the  Washington Post,  the disagreement is over enhanced ACA subsidies, which were originally implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. The enhanced subsidies led to record-high enrollment in ACA p

People who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace could see a significant jump in their premiums next...