The ongoing government shutdown revolves around the future of Obamacare subsidies. Currently, one in six Americans relies on health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. A 55-year-old couple earning $85,000 annually benefits from tax credits and subsidies, keeping their yearly costs at $7,200. Without these subsidies, set to expire at the end of the year, their costs could soar to over $20,000. Democrats are pushing to extend these subsidies, while Republicans oppose the e