9:49 am today

US correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben

From Nine To Noon, 9:49 am today

Congress looks unlikely to avert a looming spike in Obamacare premiums as subsidy extensions stall, risking millions losing coverage at the start of the year.

Meanwhile, Trump is struggling to land his economic message with voters and is facing pushback from Republicans, including Indiana’s rejection of his redistricting push.

Capitol Hill is seen on the third day of the US government shutdown in Washington, DC, on 3 October, 2025

Capitol Hill is seen on the third day of the US government shutdown in Washington, DC, on 3 October, 2025 Photo: AFP / Alex Wroblewski