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Meet Ralph Lee Abraham, the CDC's new second-in-command who believes the Affordable Care Act should be repealed and called vaccines 'dangerous'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

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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."

Fortune

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).

Benzinga

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.

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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

Latin Times

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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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 Texas Tribune

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 Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

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).

Benzinga

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.

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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."

Fortune

These GOP states would suffer the biggest blows if Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, analysts say

"While a relatively small share of the national population gets their coverage through the ACA Marketplaces, in some districts, the number of ACA enrollees could be enough to swing a close election."

Roll Call

Obamacare is still on Trump’s mind — but outlook appears doubtful - Roll Call

President Trump wants to talk with Democratic lawmakers about the Affordable Care Act, but an election year would complicate negotiations.

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Benzinga

'Zero Confidence': Experts Warn It's Too Late To Implement GOP's Proposed ACA Changes

With open enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage in full swing, experts are warning that Congress may have run out of time to implement the health policy changes Republicans are demanding. As both parties remain locked in a budget standoff, millions of Americans could soon face higher premiums and reduced…

Benzinga

Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasts Speaker Mike Johnson For Keeping GOP Health Care Plans Secret: Says She Has To Go to A Secure Room To 'Find Out'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) accused House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) of withholding details of a Republican alternative to the Affordable Care Act, intensifying GOP tensions as health care costs loom as a 2026 election issue.

Axios

Medicare agency to recall thousands of staff next week

The agency is bringing back staff during enrollment for Medicare and Affordable Care Act coverage.

The Texas Tribune

Feds slash the budget for program that helped 65,000 Texans enroll for health insurance

With the Affordable Care Act navigator budget cut by 90%, nonprofits are seeking ways to fund their efforts to bring more of the state’s uninsured into regular health care.

Benzinga

John Thune Says He Privately Offered Democrats Vote On Obamacare Subsidies, Chuck Schumer Claims He's Not Had 'Any Proposal' Yet

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday he offered Democrats a chance to vote on their top demand of extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, to help end the federal shutdown, but the overture has not broken the stalemate now in its 16th day.

The Independent UK

‘More Biden than Trump’: Republicans lament MTG’s push away from the party and backing Democrats

Greene’s positions on the war in Gaza, the release of the Epstein files, and now, the Affordable Care Act subsidies, have separated her from her party

Reason

Democrats Shut Down the Government to Obscure Obamacare's Failures

The fight over whether to extend "temporary" health insurance subsidies is really a fight over how best to hide the costs created by the Affordable Care Act.

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