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Obamacare Subsidies Can't Fix a Broken System. Rand Paul's Bill Could.

The Senate failed to pass a three-year extension on tax credits for the Affordable Care Act. But the only thing keeping it at all "affordable" was a flood of taxpayer money to conceal its true expense.

Reason

Obamacare expiration will have ‘death spiral’ effect on US healthcare – experts

End of subsidies after failed legislation will have serious and damaging impact on entire sector, policy experts say

The Guardian - US

Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard

Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act

The Independent UK

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Republicans revolt against Mike Johnson – and the Senate – to force a vote on health care subsidies: ‘Our push will inspire’

IN FOCUS: As the Senate remains stuck and many oppose extending the subsidies, Republicans from swing districts try and find a bipartisan fix, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Americans Brace for Steeper Hospital Costs: Senate Health Care Bill Rejection Fuels 2026 Surge

The Senate rejected a bill extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, leaving millions of Americans facing doubled or tripled health insurance premiums starting January 2026.

International Business Times UK

Mark Cuban Says Obamacare As It Stands Today Is 'Garbage,' Billionaire Says The Blame Lies At The Doorstep Of Politicians

On Thursday, Mark Cuban accused major insurers of "abusing" independent physicians and arguing that the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as "Obamacare," has deteriorated into a system that corporations have learned to game.

Benzinga

Auditors Submitted 24 Fake Applications for Subsidized Health Insurance. Only 1 Was Denied.

A new GAO report suggests the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges are rife with fraud.

Reason

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Key Republican senator pushes support for Obamacare patch before Americans’ healthcare premiums jump

Senator, who has released his own long-term plan to reform the Affordable Care Act, says more urgent legislation is needed to prevent costs from spiking

The Independent UK

Senate panel sees opening, however slight, for health care deal - Roll Call

Senators are open to a bipartisan agreement that would extend expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies before year’s end.

Roll Call

Abortion is becoming a key issue for Republicans as they try to figure out their long-promised healthcare plan

The Affordable Care Act already prevents federal funds from being spent on abortions in covered plans, but some Republicans are pushing for harder limits as they seek a deal to address health care costs

The Independent UK

Trump denies he pushed two-year healthcare subsidies extension, calls Obamacare a ‘disaster’

Americans’ health insurance premiums will skyrocket if the current Affordable Care Act subsidies expire next year, or another healthcare plan is not enacted

The Independent UK

Meet Ralph Lee Abraham, the CDC's new second-in-command who believes the Affordable Care Act should be repealed and called vaccines 'dangerous'

Abraham, 70, started his career in veterinary medicine.

Fortune

Trump draws line in sand on extending ACA credits - Roll Call

House Republicans appear divided about how to approach expiring subsidies, with a small contingent of moderates feeling more urgency to act.

Roll Call

Dr. Oz says 'there are discussions' on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies as Republicans scramble to address soaring healthcare costs

"I promise you the president is laser focused on this," Oz said. "It's the main thing I talk with him about."

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Benzinga

Mark Cuban Slams GOP's New ACA Replacement Plan: 'Really Really Dumb'

Mark Cuban has expressed his disapproval of the new Republican proposal to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Capital & Main

Barring a Sharp Shift, Health Insurance Costs Will Skyrocket

Many of the 24 million working and middle-class Americans insured through the Affordable Care Act may forgo insurance if their bills multiply.

Latin Times

Democratic Leader Says Marjorie Taylor Greene Was An Ally During The Shutdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was an ally during the government shutdown, especially regarding Affordable Care Act premiums

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2026 Health Insurance Costs Could Double for Millions as Subsidies Expire

For millions of Americans—especially retirees not yet eligible for Medicare—2026 could bring a painful surprise. Key subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), expanded during...

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The Texas Tribune

Older Texans among those facing the largest price hikes for Affordable Care Act insurance

About 1 million Texans with ACA health plans are over the age of 45, and many of them will pay monthly premiums that are more than $1,000.

The Guardian - US

Top House Democrats vow to oppose shutdown bill over healthcare funding

Democrats are demanding an extension of tax credits for Affordable Care Act health plans set to expire at end of year

The Independent UK

An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them

A legislative package that could end the weekslong government shutdown leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less costly for millions

Benzinga

Insurers Slide As Congress Postpones Decision On Health Subsidies, Delays Obamacare Subsidy Vote To December

Shares of major health insurers slid Monday as investors reacted to a Senate deal that ended the 40-day U.S. government shutdown but failed to extend subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Latin Times

Sen. Ruben Gallego Slams Democrats For Agreeing To End The Shutdown Without Extending ACA Credits

Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego criticized his colleagues for reaching a tentative agreement to end the government shutdown without assurances to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.

The Independent UK

Senate votes to end government shutdown as Chuck Schumer faces calls to resign

The funding bill has passed in the Senate and the House will have to approve it next

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Says No 'Formal Proposal' Yet From Trump On Plan To Scrap Obamacare As President Pushes For Direct Payments

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he has not seen any formal plan from the White House to replace the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare, even as President Donald Trump urges Republicans to scrap the law and redirect its funding "into the pockets of the American people."

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