As the White House welcomes turkeys to the nation's capital and tries to avoid becoming a lame duck presidency after a series of setbacks that have raised questions of whether the president may be approaching the limits of his influence over his own party. Right now, the president's standing with the public is in perilous political territory with an approval rating that is significantly underwater across recent major polls. had his message on affordability has run a foul of voters even as he again lauded th ...

Now joining me, Utah Republican Congressman and someone who uniquely is aware of how healthcare works in this country because he is a physician and that is Congressman Mike Kennedy. Uh Congressman and doctor, thank you so much for being here. I want to first start with these reports that the White House is set to announce its own healthc care proposal.Have you or any of your fellow Republicans on the Hill seen those details. >> CNN has a story. >> I haven't seen those details yet, Ryan, but thanks for havin ...

Tonight in Tennessee, Democrats are working for a huge political upset just 10 days from today in a special election on December 2nd. A Democrat hasn't won Tennessee's seventh congressional district in more than 40 years. And in 2022, the district was redrawn as part of a Republican gerrymander, making it even harder for Democrats to compete.But Tennessee state representative Afton Bane, the Democratic candidate in the special election, has Republicans scrambling. The New York Times reports President Trump ...

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I think that humans deserve um to be spoken to and communicated with as though they are um fully uh empowered and enabled as though they are equal because I say to my patients, you know, I'm an expert in these things. You're an expert in you. You're an expert in what it feels like to be you every day.And and you bring your expertise and I bring mine. And mine is by no means more important than yours. I cannot tell you how you're feeling. You can tell me how you're feeling. I can't tell you how this sounds t ...

It felt to me like we needed kind of a radical overhaul of first of all, what do we believe our jobs are in healthcare. Is my job to sit in a clinic and wait for people to come to me and take care of them the best I can in the 10 minutes I have. Or is my job to actually go out and find people and help understand what's driving their health and their well-being and put in place solutions to help them live healthier lives.And if I believe it is the latter, which I do believe, if I really want to see humans an ...

Let's talk about your call for Senator Schumer to step down. Some Democrats are rushing to his defense. You just heard Senator Kaine defend him.Senator Gene Shaheen also defended him. Here's what she had to say. >> They need to train their fire on the people who are responsible.That's President Donald Trump. It's Speaker Johnson and it's the Republicans who have blocked every attempt to get healthcare. We need to be working together.Why do you think leader Schumer is to blame given that Republicans have con ...

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 ...

Healthcare Debate - The debate centers on extending ObamaCare subsidies, with Democrats pushing for a vote [1][4] - Republicans criticize ObamaCare for increasing costs and enriching insurance companies, with subsidies covering up to 80% of insurance costs [3] - A key point of contention is the "Biden COVID bonus subsidies" set to expire, which Democrats aim to extend [4] - Republicans argue for healthcare plans that lower costs, give people choice and control, and avoid government-run systems [6][7][8] - The discussion includes the possibility of repealing ObamaCare and replacing it with a Republican healthcare plan [9][10] Political Stance - The filibuster is supported as a tool to prevent Democrats from implementing policies deemed harmful to the country [13] - Democrats are accused of wanting to add four new Democrat senators by making D C and Puerto Rico states [13] - Democrats are accused of wanting to change voting rules to allow illegal immigrants to vote and appoint Supreme Court justices who do not follow the Constitution [14] Epstein Files Controversy - The Epstein files issue is viewed by some as an attempt by Democrats to undermine President Trump [16][22] - Concerns are raised about the timing of investigations and potential political motivations [18][20][22] - The focus should be on addressing current issues and lowering prices for Americans rather than dwelling on the Epstein case [21]

[Music] Welcome to Meet the Press Now. I'm Garrett Hake in Washington, where the White House finds itself on defense, facing new frustrations from President Trump's base and from voters writ large over issues tied to the economy, affordability, and accountability. Starting with new scrutiny over the president's ties to Jeffrey Epstein after a batch of newly released emails revealed that the late convicted sex offender viewed himself as the ultimate Trump insider. The president today lashing out on social me ...