You think Obamacare is deeply flawed. So, let me ask you, Republicans control the White House, the House, and the Senate. You've had control for nine months now.If Obamacare is so bad, why hasn't the president introduced an alternative plan yet. He's had nine months. >> Well, there were introdued ideas introduced to address some of the shortcomings of the ACA, but it could not get through uh the reconciliation process.It was pulled out for a variety of different reasons, and so it never made it to the final ...

It's day 23. And I'm curious sort of what has changed between day one, the start of this shutdown and today in terms of the conversation and how you're feeling about where things are. Well, as Democrats, we continue to make clear to our Republican colleagues that we will sit down with them any time, any place in order to reopen the government, to negotiate a bipartisan agreement that actually makes life better for the American people in terms of spending and funding.But we also have to decisively address th ...

We are now in week four of the government shutdown with no clear end in sight. Democrats are demanding Republicans Republicans extend the subsidies used by more than 20 million people to lower the cost of health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, particularly in those ACA marketplaces. Republicans just won't do it and don't want to negotiate about it.So now people around the country are getting a preview of how much their healthcare might cost. >> My name's Mary Pesi. I'm from Westford, New Jersey.Las ...

I'm joined now by leader Hakee Jeff, Democrat of New York, the man leading those negotiations for his party. Um, Congressman, first let me just start at at a sort of fact level so I understand where the things are. Are there any active negotiations happening between anyone in the two parties in either House of Congress or with the White House about some kind of negotiated deal that would reopen the government? Unfortunately, Chris, there are no active negotiations. And that's because Republicans have basica ...

Government Shutdown & Healthcare Crisis - The document expresses concern over a potential year-long continuing resolution (C R) and the impact of government shutdowns on healthcare affordability [1][3][5] - Democrats are pushing for reopening the government and extending Affordable Care Act premium subsidies to prevent healthcare cost increases, citing examples of families facing significant premium hikes, such as a $1200 monthly increase for a family of five [5][11] - The debate includes a potential trade-off: Democratic votes on a continuing resolution in exchange for Republican negotiations on extending Obamacare premiums [7][8] - The core issue is a lack of trust, with Democrats hesitant to believe Republicans will follow through on promises regarding healthcare negotiations [8][12] Venezuela & Drug Trafficking - The document criticizes the current administration's strategy of addressing drug trafficking by "blowing up" boats, arguing it doesn't lead to arrests or stop the drug trade effectively [15] - The main drug route into the United States is identified as being through Mexico, not Venezuela [16][22] - The administration's actions in Venezuela are described as a "distraction" that ultimately benefits Maduro's regime by allowing oil proceeds to flow into his coffers [17][18] - Lifting sanctions on Venezuela allows oil sales, which financially supports Maduro, who is considered an illegitimate president [18][19] - Instead of alienating Latin American leaders, the U S should engage them to establish democracy in Venezuela [21] White House Construction & Priorities - The document raises concerns about the construction of a ballroom at the White House, questioning whether proper permissions were obtained [24] - The president is accused of focusing on raising millions of dollars from billionaires for the ballroom and seeking reimbursement for personal legal expenses, rather than addressing critical issues like reopening the government and the healthcare crisis [26] - Leaving the country during a government shutdown is described as unprecedented, suggesting a misplaced priority on foreign policy over domestic issues [27]

Hi there and welcome to Meet the Press Now. I'm Ryan Nobles in Washington where there appears to be no end in sight for what is now the third longest government shutdown in American history. And as more Americans are beginning to feel the impact of the prolonged shutdown with air traffic controllers, staffing issues leading to airport delays as they and many other federal employees are still working without pay. This weekend, millions of demonstrators took part in no kings rallies across all 50 states to pr ...

Joining us now, Democratic Congressman of Maryland, Jamie Rascin. It's good to see you, Congressman. You spoke at the No Kings Rally in Philadelphia. Does what you saw support the argument that this was a Hate America rally? On the contrary, it was of course totally positive, totally patriotic, um, and totally supportive of us getting the American government back in business again, reopening, and supporting the healthc care of the American people and supporting the federal workforce. And you know, I kicked ...

Heard on the Street: A subsidy deal to end the shutdown would calm nerves for now, but deeper issues remain for insurers operating in the Affordable Care Act exchanges https://t.co/hdHD4URlNx ...

Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to end after this year unless Congress acts https://t.co/Zr8E2Hk9KA ...

It's day 18 of the federal government shutdown. It's now the third longest in US history. No end in sight to this one.The Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has once again shuttered the lower chamber for the upcoming week, instructing GOP lawmakers to stay in their home districts and out of Washington. It's been something of a rolling recess instituted by Speaker Johnson since September 19th when the House passed its version of a short-term funding bill. House Republicans have been pretty much MIA since ...