Joining us now, Republican Congressman of California, Kevin Kylie. Welcome back to the program. Congressman, do you believe Speaker Johnson did try very hard to have a vote on the floor addressing the Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies.>> I'm not so sure that about that to be honest with you. And and that clip you just played there, I'm hearing that for the first time. We weren't asking for a vote to show this as a priority. We were asking for a vote to actually solve the problem and stop 22 million uh ...

Our health care subsidies for millions of Americans are all but certain to expire at the end of this year after House Speaker Mike Johnson said yesterday there would be no vote on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits this week. A lastditch effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed last night after the House Rules Committee blocked several of the amendments they were hoping to attach to a Republican health care plan released last week. Instead, today the House ...

NBC News chief data analyst Steve Cornaki joins me now from the big board. And Steve, take us through this poll and and how is it concerning. In what ways do you see this being a factor ahead of next year's midterm elections. >> Yeah, Kelly, ahead of next year's midterms and certainly in the wake of those humbling elections in November, the off-year elections for Republicans in Virginia and New Jersey, we see Trump's approval rating in this poll at 42%.Now, back in the spring, start of his second term, uh, ...

After winds last month in New Jersey and Virginia, as well as a closer than expected special election in Tennessee, Democrats are hoping the wind is at their back ahead of the 2026 midterms. And that even some reliably red states seats in the House rather, and the Senate could possibly be flipped. And joining me now is Dr.. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician and Democratic candidate for Senate in South Carolina. Dr. . Thank you so much for joining us here on Meet the Press Now. Thank you so much for having me.>> ...

How critical is the outcome of this race for both sides? >> Well, first of all, if if Trump says this would be a positive if they win, no, it won't be if they don't win by 22. And I don't think they're going to win by 22. Uh, this should be a slam dunk. There should be no Democratic money in here. There should be no action on this election because this should have been one that the Republicans could count on. Several things have happened. We have health care costs spiraling out of control. And I will say th ...

Uh, meantime, Americans have yet to see President Trump's healthcare plan, but Speaker Johnson says House Republicans are not happy with it. The Wall Street Journal reports that in a phone call with administration officials, Johnson cautioned the White House that most members do not support a two-year extension of the Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which expire at the end of the year. That's according to people familiar with the matter.While not confirming the president's plan, White House press se ...

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Healthcare Policy & Legislation - Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year, creating urgency for a legislative solution [1] - Republicans are unlikely to support extending the ACA tax credits [1] - Senator Cassidy proposes replacing premium tax credits with prepaid healthcare savings accounts for Americans using the ACA marketplace [2] - These accounts could contain a couple thousand dollars, but may not fully cover healthcare premiums [3] - The proposal aims to help with out-of-pocket expenses like doctor's appointments and medicines [3] - President Trump has expressed support for direct payments to Americans for healthcare [4] - Senate Minority Leader Schumer criticizes the proposal as a scheme that would negatively impact low-income individuals with pre-existing conditions [4] - Lawmakers have only a couple of weeks to find a solution that can pass both the Senate and the House to lower healthcare costs [4] Political Landscape - Senate Majority Leader Thune has promised Democrats a vote on a healthcare bill in mid-December [4]

Government Shutdown & Legislation - The Senate passed a bill to reopen the government with bipartisan support (52 Republicans, 7 Democrats, and 1 independent), combining spending bills and a stop-gap measure to fund the government through the end of January [1] - The bill reverses mass layoffs and blocks additional firings but does not extend health care subsidies [2] - Speaker Johnson is aiming to clear the legislation in the House, but cannot guarantee a vote [2][3][4] Political Landscape & Midterm Elections - Republicans suffered politically in Virginia due to cuts affecting food assistance and healthcare access, impacting Biden-won districts [7] - Every county in Virginia moved toward the Democrats, indicating concerns about affordability [9] - Some counties that hadn't voted Democratic since LBJ shifted, suggesting a potential negative forecast for Republicans in the midterm elections [12] - The Democratic party is perceived to have won the shutdown, with Trump's disapproval ratings increasing [25] Affordability Crisis & Voter Sentiment - Affordability is a key issue for Americans, impacting their daily lives at grocery stores, gas stations, and doctor's offices [15][16] - There's a sense that something is wrong with the government, with voters feeling disconnected from their representatives [17] - Trump's denial of the affordability crisis as a "con job" is seen as out of touch with voters' realities [20][31] - The House of Representatives has been in session for only 20 days in the last 18 weeks, leading to anger over abdicated responsibility [22]

Healthcare Concerns & Political Dynamics - Concerns exist among colleagues regarding insufficient tangible progress on healthcare [1] - A guaranteed vote does not ensure a guaranteed outcome, causing apprehension [1] - The question arises regarding the tangible gains achieved after a 40-day standoff [1] - Doubts persist about the opposing party's willingness to compromise on the ACA, even with increasing pressure [2] - There was no credible argument to suggest the opposing party would concede [3] Strategic Proposals & Public Perception - A proposal will be presented, designed to maximally benefit Americans and attract support [4] - The proposal aims to highlight who supports lowering healthcare costs for Americans [4] - The fight will be conducted in full view of the American public [3]