Affordable Care Act premium tax credits are at the heart of the latest U.S. government shutdown battle. Erin Doherty explains Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, push to extend these credits benefiting 22 million Americans, but Republicans want to postpone talks. Without extensions, premiums could soar 75%, risking coverage for millions. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/30/government-shutdown-healthcare-democrats-republicans.html #ErinDoherty #governmentshutdown #Obamacare #ACA #taxcredits #healthcare #Democrats #Republicans #Congress #Medicaid #immigrants #KFF #policy