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A bloc of House GOP centrists just made the ultimate hardball play against Speaker Mike Johnson — agreeing to help Democrats effectively seize control of the Republican agenda by forcing a vote on their own bill on the looming Obamacare subsidies cliff.
In 2021, Democrats expanded and enlarged tax credits for buying health insurance through the ACA marketplace. Starting next year, the subsidies will revert to prepandemic levels for lower- and middle-income Americans. The subsidies will end entirely for households earning more than four times the federal poverty line.
Some Senate Republicans are beginning to shift their position on getting rid of the filibuster after President Donald Trump again called on lawmakers to "knock out" the longstanding procedural safeguard.
Three federal judges questioned attorneys as they weigh whether to grant the GOP’s request to block congressional redistricting under Proposition 50.
Johnson faces latest challenge as GOP attempts to move forward with package to lower health care costs but ignores bipartisan calls to extend Obamacare subsidies.
The GOP revolt in the House over the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. … The latest WP Intelligence report breaks down why health costs will continue rising next year. … A Washington Post exclusive detailing the cancellation of millions of dollars in federal grants to a doctors’ group critical of the administration
Republicans have two weeks to decide on Obamacare subsidies affecting 24 million enrollees, while President Donald Trump takes a hands-off legislative approach.
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Live updates: Trump addresses nation; House passes GOP health care plan with support of moderates
President Trump is addressing the nation during primetime on Wednesday evening from the Diplomatic Reception Room. He began his speech talking about how his administration “inherited a