Let's bring in Michael Hardaway, former spokesperson for Democratic leader Hakee Jeff. And also with us, former Republican Congresswoman Barbara Commtock from Virginia. So, Michael, I just mentioned those eight Democrats who voted for this bill.Uh, a lot of the colleagues of theirs in the Senate and the House, frankly, were not happy with that result because they ultimately didn't get the ACA subsidies. Here is the reasoning we're hearing from Democratic Senator Gene Shaheen and independent Senator Angus Ki ...

Healthcare Affordability & Political Stance - The Democratic senator believes the government shutdown highlighted the fight around healthcare affordability, showing who supports affordable health insurance and who doesn't [2] - The senator hopes Republican colleagues understand the issue affects millions of Americans and needs to be addressed [3] - Democrats believe affordable healthcare prices are important for Americans, including those in red states [7] - The senator introduced legislation to address the cost of health insurance for Americans and extend premium tax credits [10] - The senator is committed to ensuring people can afford their healthcare [11] Government Shutdown Impact - The government shutdown caused issues with air traffic control, government workers not getting paid, people unable to get food, and mothers/children unable to get WIC benefits [4] - The agreement aims to end the suffering caused by the shutdown and continue funding health food benefits, WIC, and veterans benefits [5] Bipartisan Efforts & Future Actions - The agreement allows for a vote on a bill by mid-December to address healthcare costs [3][10] - The senator believes a bipartisan bill can be achieved in the Senate to address premium tax credits [8] - Voters will hold accountable those who are not on their side regarding healthcare affordability [8]

Today, the Senate voted to start reopening the government. We took a big step forward to protect the health care of tens of millions of Americans in exchange for funding through January 31st. This agreement will give Democrats control of the Senate floor for a vote on one of our top legislative priorities, extending the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.This is important when Republicans control every branch of government. This agreement funds SNAP and food assistance programs, ensures that law enforc ...

40 pass with the breaking news. Some new developments indicating lawmakers may be close to a deal to end the government shutdown. MSNBC confirms Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thun said a procedural vote to end that stalemate should happen today.Joining me now is Arizona Democratic Congressman Greg Stanton. He serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. Welcome, sir.Um, can I ask if you're hearing anything about a possible breakthrough and are you optimistic there could be one. >> We ...

Joining us now, House Minority Leader, Democratic Congressman Hakee Jeff of New York. Uh, thank you so much, Congressman, for being on the show this morning. Define what happened last night. >> Well, good morning. It was a big night for the American people. And what we saw is that Democratic candidates prevailed up and down the ballot all across the country. focused on affordability, focused on making life more affordable for everyday Americans, driving down the high cost of living, protecting health care, ...

Senators Elizabeth Warren, Tina Smith, and Chris Murphy flew to Miami to speak with real Americans and discuss looming cuts to the Affordable Care Act that, thanks to Republicans, would drastically increase most premiums. Check out this headline from NBC Miami. Quote, Florida's insurance hikes and uninsured rates will be among the nation's largest if ACA credits expire.In total, nearly 5 million people in the state rely on Obamacare. Joining us now, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Senator Tina ...

New actions by President Trump could put pressure on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. Trump imposed long awaited sanctions on Russian oil companies Wednesday, the day after he called off a peace summit with Vladimir Putin in Budapest after they spoke on the phone. >> I think that they'll certainly have an impact there.They're massive sanctions and sanctions on oil. Uh the two biggest oil companies among the biggest in the world, but they're Russians. Every time I speak with Vladimir, I have good conversati ...

There's a lot of excitement because actually we have inflation data today, but that was legal requirement. And then we go back to the shutdown and no data. How does a shutdown end.Yeah, well, nice to be with you. And I think that is the the main question for for us and for our clients as well. You know, our concern was that if the government were to shut down, there would be no natural catalyst to reopen the government.If you recall that the longest full shutdown was back in 2013, that was for 16 days. And ...

Trump is shredding our Constitution. Is it okay for mass federal agents to arrest people off the street because of their skin color or their accent. No way.Not in a free America. Okay. For the government to cancel research grants to compel universities as to what they can teach.No way. Not in a free America. Okay.To use power over broadcast licenses or power over mergers to compel television networks as to what they can put on the air. Not in a free America. Okay.To weaponize the Department of Justice to go ...

750,000 federal workers could miss their first full paycheck if the government is still shut down on Friday. My next guest says the shutdown has her stressed and losing sleep as a single mom of two. Stress that's now impacting her two daughters as well.Joining me now, Stephanie Rogers, a furoughed microbiologist at the FDA. Stephanie, thanks for being with us. I know this is not an easy time for you.Um, and we should note that you're speaking on your own behalf today. What's this been like this furlow for y ...