Time is running out for Congress to nail down a plan on health care for more than 20 million Americans enrolled in Obamacare. House Republicans announcing their plan last night to resolve the crisis, but it faces stiff opposition over not including an ACA tax credit extension. President Trump shared his thoughts as well yesterday, which only added to the confusion and uncertainty.What's your message to those 24 million Americans who will see their insurance premiums go up. >> Don't make it sound so bad beca ...

>> ALL RIGHT, WELCOME BACK EVERYBODY. DUELING HEALTH CARE BILLS FAILING TO PASS IN THE SENATE AS THE OBAMACARE SUBSIDIES EXPIRATION DATE INCHES CLOSER. AND JOINING US RIGHT NOW TO TALK ABOUT THIS AND MUCH MORE IS REPUBLICAN SENATOR DAVE MCCORMICK FROM THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.AND, SENATOR, THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TODAY. GOOD MORNING. I'M ACTUALLY A LITTLE SHOCKED THAT WE ARE GETTING THIS CLOSE TO THE DEADLINE FOR THE SUBSIDIES BEING RENEWED, WHERE MOST PEOPLE HAVE TO.THE DEADLINE FOR SIGNING UP IS MONDAY. ...

Today, the Senate failed to pass two health care proposals. First, a Republican plan, then a Democratic plan, both dead on arrival. Now, if Congress can't agree on a plan, monthly health care premiums will more than double on average for some 22 million Americans as Obamacare subsidies expire at the end of the month.Many of those Americans will simply no longer be able to afford health care. While this is on its face a fight between Democrats and Republicans and the specifics of a plan in Congress right now ...

Watch live coverage as the Senate votes on two health care measures from Democrats and Republicans amid a fast-approaching deadline that could increase costs for millions of Americans. Majority Leader John Thune said senators will vote on a Republican measure that would allow ACA tax credits to expire and fund health savings accounts alongside a Democratic proposal that would extend the funds for three years, preventing premium hikes. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the Democratic plan the "only realis ...

Republicans are expected to put up a health care bill of their own for a vote tomorrow. Comes alongside Democrats proposal to extend affordable care act tax credits for three years. The new Republican bill would replace the enhanced subsidies with direct to consumer health savings accounts and would be paired with certain ACA plans in 2026 and 2027.The legislation would also bar funds from being used for abortions or gender transition procedures along with some other reforms to plate conservative concerns. ...

Good morning. I'm Emily Ketta in for Joe and Savannah. We begin this hour with the brutal cold snap that's gripping much of the country, bringing below freezing temperatures and blankets of heavy snow. This morning, millions are waking up under winter storm warnings and advisories as a surge of arctic air causes temperatures to plunge. And a series of snowstorms slam the Midwest and East Coast. The winter weather also causing problems at the nation's airports. So far this morning, hundreds of flights are al ...

Political Landscape & Affordability Concerns - The White House is shifting its message on affordability after President Trump dismissed concerns [1] - A Democratic overperformance in Tennessee's House special election, where affordability was a key issue, indicates voter frustration [2] - Democrats improved on their 2024 margins by an average of 13 percentage points in nearly 60 special elections, driven by rising costs [2] - Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging Democrats to focus on affordability legislation for the 2026 midterms [3] - Analysts suggest Democrats could potentially flip as many as 40 House seats in the next year [3][11] Voting Rights & Representation - The Supreme Court's decisions on racially gerrymandered maps in Texas and potential challenges to birthright citizenship raise concerns about dismantling progress [4][5][8] - Potential changes to the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court could lessen African-American representation in Congress [10] - Despite potential setbacks, a "blue wave" is anticipated due to Americans' belief in democracy [11][12] Healthcare & Policy - Congress has limited legislative days to address healthcare, with Republicans and bipartisan groups working on plans [13][14] - Affordability of healthcare, education, energy, and housing is highlighted as a key issue for the government to address [17]

the last one with Allieville, she starts right now. Hey, Allie. There was so much great stuff in your show tonight, but I'm important to play that Dan Bongino clip, right? Where he just says it out there. It's like, yeah, I used to have opinions that weren't based in fact, and now I'm the deputy director of the FBI, so I have to be based in fact, but one day I'll be back in that. It's like, what are you talking about? I'm taking a brief hiatus from pushing conspiracy theories for profit. That was weird. Jus ...

President Trump plans to get back out back out on the road, visiting Pennsylvania on Tuesday to spotlight his efforts with the economy. It comes as Trump has repeatedly claimed affordability concerns are a Democratic hoax. A White House official says Trump will argue he inherited an inflation crisis from former President Biden.Trump narrowly won Pennsylvania last year, and the White House is looking to shore up economic support ahead of the 2026 midterms. Several seats that could flip in that state alone. B ...

Live from Washington, D. C. This is balance of power with Joe Matthew.Congress prepares probes into the drug boats. Welcome to the Monday edition. As Republican led committees in both the House and Senate investigate a report that the Secretary of Defense issued a kill everybody order on alleged drug smugglers coming out of Venezuela.We're going to have a lot more on this when we sit down with Bloomberg's Wendy Benjamin, seen here in Washington with insights today from retired four star General Wesley Clark ...