News Wrap: Government shutdown reaches 12th day amid congressional impasse

John Yang:

In today's other headlines, on day 12 of the government shutdown, there's still no end in sight. Democrats say they won't vote to fund the government unless Republicans agree to extend tax credits that help low and middle income earners pay for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Republicans say they're open to talking about that, but only after Democrats agree to a short term funding bill.

On CBS Face the Nation, Vice President J.D. Vance said the tax credits need to be reformed.

J.D. Vance, U.S. Vice President:

Well, the tax credits go to some people deservedly, and we think the tax credits actually go to a lot of waste and fraud within the insurance industry. So we want to make sure that the tax credits go to the people who need them.

John Yang:

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the credits need to be extended by November 1st, which is the start of the annual Obamacare insurance enrollment period.

Russia attacked Ukraine's power grid overnight as part of its ongoing campaign to cripple the energy infrastructure before winter. Russia targeted multiple regions from Donetsk to Odesa. Two employees at Ukraine's largest private energy company were wounded.

The Kremlin reiterated its long standing concern about the United States supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and said the war has reached a dramatic moment of escalation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would use the Tomahawk missiles to further military goals and would not target Russian civilians.

Four people are dead and at least 20 injured after a mass shooting at a crowded bar in an island off South Carolina. Four of the injured are in critical condition. The sheriff's office says it happened early Sunday morning at Willy's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island.

Authorities said that when the shooting started, people ran from the bar to seek shelter at nearby businesses and properties. An investigation is ongoing.

A strong Nor'easter is churning its way up the east coast, bringing damaging wind and heavy rain from North Carolina to New England. There have been flight delays and cancellations at airports from Washington, D.C. to Boston. New Jersey declared a state of emergency in anticipation of potentially major coastal flooding and wind gusts of up to 55 miles an hour. The weather service also warned of potential for scattered power outages.

Still to come on PBS News Weekend, how China's boycott of American soybeans is affecting farmers. And a new documentary showcases the life and work of visionary author George Orwell.