Core Insights - President Donald Trump's comments regarding federal health care funding have led to a decline in shares of health insurers, suggesting a potential shift in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) funding structure [1][4]. Group 1: Market Reaction - Centene (CNC), HCA Healthcare (HCA), and Molina Healthcare (MOH) experienced significant stock declines, with Centene down over 8%, Molina nearly 7%, and HCA dropping 5% [5]. - Other health insurers, including United Health Group (UNH) and Cigna Group (CI), also saw their shares fall following Trump's remarks [5]. Group 2: Policy Implications - Trump proposed that federal health care funds should be redirected to individuals rather than insurers, which could fundamentally alter the ACA marketplace [2]. - The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated that federal subsidies to insurance companies this year amount to $138 billion, a substantial increase from $53 billion in 2020 [2][4].

Let's begin in Washington and the progress over the weekend to reopen the government after this historic shutdown. Our Emily Wilkins joins us once again from Capitol Hill. Good morning, Emily. >> Good morning, Carl.Yes, last night, eight Senate Democrats voted with nearly all Republicans to advance a bill to reopen the government. And while the Senate still does need to take a few more votes, we are waiting to hear what kind of timing agreement they get for when that will be. Plus, the House needs to vote.W ...

Shares of US health-care insurers and hospitals are falling as lawmakers near a deal to end the record shutdown without extending Affordable Care Act subsidies https://t.co/45MO33dsN1 ...

Also with us now, let's bring in independent Senator Angus King of Maine. He was among the group of moderates who broke ranks and voted with Republicans in the legislation to fund the government and hold a later vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax subsidies that expire January 1. Senator, thanks so much for being with us.Why did you decide to vote with Republicans to open the government. >> Well, Joe, you have to go back to what the strategy was at the beginning of the shutdown. There were two goals.b ...

Government Shutdown Resolution - Senate passed a bill to fund the government through January 30th [2] - The bill funds some agencies through the full fiscal year into September, including military construction and the Department of Agriculture [8] - SNAP program will be fully funded through the end of September [8] - Federal workers will receive back pay for the duration of the shutdown, which could be 45 or 46 days [9] Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Healthcare - The bill does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies [3][10] - Millions of Americans could face significant premium increases if the tax credits expire [11] - Democrats were promised a vote on a bill for healthcare next month, but there's no guarantee of passage [3][11] Impact of the Shutdown - 42 million Americans relying on SNAP benefits faced potential food insecurity [15] - Over 2400 flights were canceled, causing chaos at airports [15] - The shutdown inflicted pain and stress on government workers, potentially impacting their performance [14][21] Timeline for Reopening - The government could potentially reopen by the end of the week or as late as a week from today [14][16] - It will take time for funding to reach state agencies and for SNAP benefits and federal worker paychecks to be distributed [18][19][21]

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 ...

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) says Republicans are “not acting in good faith” after they dismissed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) proposal to end the government shutdown by passing a one-year extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. ...

So joining me now we have Democratic Congresswoman from Florida Debbie Wasserman Schultz. She is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and a good friend to us. So I welcome you back to the show here.I mean you saw that the travelers, they're the latest to feel the pain from this shutdown. Four of 40 air paths airports rather impacted by the FAA's flight reductions. They're in Florida.But I do want to note um Palm Beach International Airport where Trump routinely flies into that's not affected. Just ...

Senator, what are you doing in Washington DC on a Friday night. >> Waiting to see if we're going to vote again this weekend and if Republicans will accept our offer to reopen the government and extend the Affordable Care Act tax subsidies that help make it affordable for millions of Americans. I know today they rejected it out of hand, but after my colleague, Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, who you just had on the show, uh went over and talked to a big group of House members, she came back and shared with me ...