10/09/2025
“I think Democrats are using the only bit of leverage we have right now just to fight for people's health care,” U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Wednesday during a conference call with reporters. “President Trump controls the White House, the House and the Senate. We are trying very hard to take a stand now on health care, because we want to stand with the American people who will not be able to afford it and are terrified.“
Eight days in to a federal shutdown, Democrats are holding firm. They say the goal is to preserve affordable health care for millions of Americans.