The federal government could shut down Wednesday morning if Congress doesn't reach a deal on funding legislation. Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over health care and spending issues, with both sides dug in on their positions.

The House passed a seven-week funding extension, but Senate Democrats want health care benefits included in any agreement. Democrats are upset over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and want the Trump administration to address those subsidies. Without action, Democrats say millions of Americans will face higher insurance premiums in the months and years ahead.

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Republicans have issues with those subsidies and the program itself, and are not prepared to make health care part of the current funding debate.

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