As shutdown deadline nears, Democrats have rare leverage over Trump. They're digging in. [View all]

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WASHINGTON – With each passing day on Capitol Hill, a government shutdown is looking more likely.

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For the first time since March, Democrats have a significant political advantage over President Donald Trump. Senate rules require Republicans to get at least some Democratic votes to pass a budget and avoid a shutdown.

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Sticking points: Obamacare, Medicaid cuts

One of the main sticking points in the shutdown negotiations is around Medicaid funding. Many Democrats have vocally pushed to reverse recent cuts to the program that were enacted as part of Trump's major tax and spending law.

They're also worried about Obamacare subsidies that are about to expire at the end of the year. If Congress doesn't intervene, millions of people could see their health care premiums rise.

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