Oct. 7, 2025 - Federal government shutdown
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It's Day 8 of the federal government shutdown amid a bitter impasse on Capitol Hill. When does the Senate vote today? Will the government reopen?
Delivery of your Medicare card may be delayed due to the shutdown, but even if that does happen, there's nothing to worry about (unless you really want to show off that new Medicare card). Most medical providers can electronically verify your eligibility, so you won't run into interference if you need to see a doctor or pick up a prescription.
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The federal government remains closed Monday amid a bitter battle on Capitol Hill. When does the Senate reconvene today? Will the government reopen?
The government entered a shutdown last Wednesday after Congress failed to pass legislation for federal spending.
President Trump blamed Democrats for shutting down the government and urged them to reopen it “tonight" amid Senate talks over ObamaCare subsidies.
Recent polls show President Donald Trump's approval rating is holding steady at around 40% to 43%. In Tennessee, the president's approval rating remains high at 58%, ranking sixth among all states. Since President Donald Trump took office in January,