Meet the Press NOW — Dec. 12

Healthcare Policy & Legislation - Republican House plan is not expected to include an extension of the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies [3] - Democratic leadership could be open to bipartisan plans that would likely give them enough support to be brought for a vote [4] - President Trump expressed optimism that both parties could work together on healthcare [5][6] - A clean one-year extension of the Obama tax situation is an easy solution to prevent premiums from skyrocketing [62] Political Landscape & Public Opinion - Only 29% of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of healthcare, and 31% approve of his handling of the economy [7] - The president's job approval rating is 36% approved and 61% disapproved [17] - Failure to extend healthcare subsidies could cost Republicans in the midterms [15] - The Affordable Care Act has been criticized for 15 years, but Republicans have not replaced it [40] Affordability & Economic Concerns - Large majorities of Americans say they're experiencing higher prices than usual on groceries, electricity, and holiday gifts [9] - Democrats are running on affordability and having big wins in New Jersey, Virginia, and the mayor's race in Miami [50] Epstein Investigation - House Oversight Committee Democrats released 19 more photos from Epstein's estate, out of about 95000 documents [81][84] - The Justice Department has a deadline to release all of the Epstein files [87] - The FBI and the Justice Department has already said there will be no potential additional charges against any other individuals [90][91]