A Washington Post poll of 1,010 adults conducted on Oct. 1 finds that 47 percent of Americans blame President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans for the partial shutdown, compared with 30 percent who blame Democrats in Congress. Another 23 percent say they are not sure. Independents were more than twice as likely to blame Republicans as Democrats, while most Democrats pointed to Trump and Republicans. Two-thirds of Republicans, however, faulted Democrats.

The role of health care subsidies

The dispute centres on whether to extend federal subsidies that lower the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance plans, which are set to expire at the end of 2025. Democrats have demanded an extension, while Republicans have resisted. Overall, 71 percent of Americans support continuing the

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