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Federal health policies are facing resistance from Republican-led states, with efforts to roll back vaccine mandates in schools and healthcare. The debate is intensifying amid political clashes over vaccine guidance and federal appointments, highlighting divisions over public health authority and scientific integrity.
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As of November 10, 2025, the US government shutdown, the longest in history at over 40 days, is close to ending after bipartisan talks yielded a short-term funding deal. The impasse, rooted in disputes over healthcare subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, has caused widespread disruptions including unpaid federal workers, flight cancellations, and halted food aid for millions.
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Following the November 26 shooting of two National Guard members by Afghan asylum recipient Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Trump administration has intensified immigration restrictions. Measures include halting asylum decisions, reviewing green cards from 19 countries, freezing Afghan immigration applications, and proposing deportations of millions. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem advocates expanding travel bans amid concerns over vetting processes.