Both Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over healthcare funding. Some on the left are advocating for free healthcare access illegals/non-citizens, while many taxpayers are concerned about the already high costs they face for both healthcare and taxes.
There’s also an ongoing debate about whether government resources should prioritize medical research or leave more of that work to the private sector. Questions remain around the reliability and interpretation of certain government statistics, which can further complicate public trust.
The most visible impact of a shutdown for families is the closure of national parks, which is especially disappointing for children and communities that enjoy these spaces.
On the economic side, access to small business loans has tightened significantly—not only due to the shutdown, but also because elevated interest rates have already made borrowing more difficult.
