As the September 30, 2025, deadline approaches, tensions in Congress are mounting over a potential government shutdown, with Republicans refusing to negotiate on critical issues.

Delaware Representative Sarah McBride sharply criticized House Republicans for their lack of cooperation and dismissed Donald Trump's dismissive stance on the healthcare crisis, emphasizing that Democrats are prepared to work to keep the government open and protect healthcare.

McBride pointed out that the current funding expiration is forcing health insurers to announce premium hikes of up to 90%, while Medicaid cuts threaten to close clinics and reduce access to essential care.

She warned that these healthcare cuts, including potential reductions in ACA subsidies, could severely harm vulnerable populations such as trafficking survivors and immigrant victims who depend on these benefits.

In addition to the healthcare crisis, McBride highlighted that the ongoing political impasse is jeopardizing critical services and the stability of the healthcare system.

McBride also challenged the reduced staffing in the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Office, which was cut by 70%, and introduced a bipartisan amendment to evaluate how these staffing cuts have affected the accuracy and timeliness of the TIP Report.

The overdue 2025 TIP Report was finally released after delays caused by staffing reductions during the Trump administration, which have hindered the TIP Office's effectiveness.