Updated: Thursday| Published: Monday
US Congress remains deeply divided over the looming expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies, which are set to significantly raise health insurance costs for millions of Americans.Democrats advocate for a three-year extension of the current tax credits, while Republicans propose expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and providing direct deposits to eligible marketplace buyers.Despite legislative efforts, including planned votes today, both proposals are expected to fail, leaving an estimated 22 million Americans facing substantial premium increases by early 2026.
Tags

#USA

#WashingtonDC
Read more
Newsmax CBS Washington Post CNN PBS Intelligencer NOTUS Breitbart News Semafor USA Today NPR
Discuss

#Democrats

#

KristiNoem

Kristi Noem faced intense scrutiny from House Democrats during a combative congressional hearing, where lawmakers pressed her on DHS policies including the deportation of US military veterans and alleged misuse of...

39h/29h
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump's second-term global tariff push has raised US import taxes to their highest level since the 1930s, inflicting economic pain on American consumers and international economies. Economists and Democrats on...

Thu
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump dismissed current affordability concerns as a "hoax" orchestrated by Democrats, contrasting it with his "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" economy, while his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, defended his...

Wed/17h
#

SusanCollins

Senator Susan Collins proposes a compromise plan to cap income eligibility for Obamacare subsidies at $200,000 and eliminate zero-dollar premium packages, describing the cap as "very generous." Senate Republicans plan...

5 Dec/6 Dec
#

MikeLindell

Mike Lindell has filed to run for governor of Minnesota, creating a "Mike Lindell for Governor" committee and entering a competitive Republican primary race against incumbent Tim Walz. Lindell’s campaign may benefit...

3 Dec/4 Dec
#

JoshShapiro

Josh Shapiro has publicly condemned Kamala Harris for her portrayal of him in her memoir "107 Days," labeling her statements as "blatant lies" about their vice-presidential vetting interactions. Shapiro denied Harris's...

3 Dec/4 Dec
#

DonaldTrump

Donald Trump rejected concerns about the cost of living as a "fake narrative," asserting his administration successfully reduced inflation from historic highs and promising improvements including a revamped Dulles...

2 Dec/5 Dec