So, we are seeing a stunning but not all too surprising delay from the White House. Let me explain. President Donald Trump planned to make an announcement as early as Monday proposing a framework to address health care cost which included an extension of Obamacare subsidies.Now, according to two White House officials, that announcement has been delayed with one of those officials citing strong Republican congressional backlash to Trump's proposed plan. My colleague Michael Chanel has been on the Hill talkin ...

Remember the concept of a health care plan that President Trump promised to unveil if he was reelected. Well, that concept is being delayed. According to two White House officials, the president was expected to announce a framework to address a major spike in premium costs which are about to go into effect for millions of Americans when the tax subsidies expire in five weeks.Remember, the shutdown did not include those subsidies. Joining us now, MS White House reporter Jake Trailer. Jake, good to have you.W ...

I've gotten an MS now exclusive that President Trump is set to propose a framework to fix Obamacare subsidies that could be announced as early as Monday. The general plan would address health care cost, calling on Congress to send a bill to Trump's desk ASAP that would halt Affordable Care Act premium spikes. Both the White House officials I spoke with about the story told me there's a sense of urgency [music] for Trump to put forward his own plan.And that's likely because Trump's proposal comes at a tricky ...

Right now, lawmakers are scrambling to sort out a deal on Obamacare subsidies, which expire at the end of this year. And with that expiration date, millions of Americans are staring down soaring health insurance premiums to the tune of thousands of dollars more per month in some cases. This week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers rolled out a 2-year extension of enhanced Obamacare subsidies.But it remains unclear if any deal can be reached given the lasting growing divide between the parties on all of this. T ...

Let's talk about the government reopening. You were, of course, one of eight Democrats in your caucus to vote to reopen the government in exchange for a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies. But here's what you told me last month, Senator, about taking that kind of a deal.Take a look. >> Offering a vote in the Senate without a commitment that it would pass, without a commitment that the House would even take it up is an is an empty offer. >> And yet, Senator, that's exactly what you voted for.So, what chan ...

[Music] Welcome back. Joining me now is Republican Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska. Thank you so much for joining us, Congressman.Really appreciate it. >> All right. Well, you are back there in the House.A vote set for tonight to reopen the government. You are a yes. Do you think there are enough votes to pass this.>> I think so, but I'm not taking it for granted. I mean, I'm I'm shocked that Leader Jeff is whipping against this. I think five weeks of shutdown is enough.1.4% million federal employees not ...

Joining me now is Democrat from Pennsylvania, Congresswoman Maline Dean. Congresswoman, thank you so much for being here again. We really appreciate it.>> Good to be with you. >> Well, it's great to have you. So, first question, Minority Leader Jeff is urging a no vote to your fellow Democrats.Is your caucus 100% united in voting no. And are you going to vote no. >> Before I respond to that, I want you to take a look and take a listen to what's going on here tonight.You and I have uh talked in the past eigh ...

Core Viewpoint - The government shutdown has caused economic disruptions, but the reopening is expected to restore confidence and provide necessary data for policy-making [2][5][6]. Economic Impact - The current quarter's GDP growth is anticipated to be lower than previously expected due to the shutdown, but the overall economy remains robust with a growth rate of over 4% in the second and third quarters [2][4]. - The reopening of the government is expected to improve consumer confidence, which has plummeted due to the shutdown [5]. Future Outlook - There is optimism for strong real GDP growth in 2026, despite the recent shutdown, as the economic fundamentals remain strong [6]. - The expectation is that there will not be another shutdown in January, as parts of the government will be funded for the full fiscal year [7][8]. Fiscal Policy and Spending - The recent federal spending trends show a decrease, with a 74% reduction in last year's fiscal deficit attributed to the Biden administration [10]. - Lower interest rates are seen as crucial for increasing affordability in sectors like home buying, with mortgage rates currently at 52-week lows [10].

Let me first welcome House Republicans back to the Congress after their 7w week taxpayerf funed vacation. These people have been missing in action, absent without official leave, running scared, but they can no longer hide. >> Minority Leader Hakee Jeff yesterday on Capitol Hill. It comes as Speaker Mike Johnson today is expected to gave in the first full session of the House since September 19th. He's also expected to swear in a Democrat from Arizona who won her special election days after Johnson shut dow ...

While it seems like the shutdown drama may finally be coming to an end up here on Capitol Hill, the drama within the Democratic Party right now is just getting started. And this time around, it's pretty tense. Let me explain why.The Senate just passed a funding bill to end the shutdown and fund the government, turn the lights back on here in Washington. Remember, this is the longest government shutdown in US history. Next, it'll have to go to the House where it needs approval. After that, it'll go to Presid ...