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Why can’t the White House and Republicans in Congress get on the same page to fix Obamacare?

ANALYSIS: Congress is directionless as Trump checks out, unwilling to bail out his hated foe’s signature policy achievement even though his party faces electoral doom, write John Bowden and Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK

‘We’ve got some great ideas’: Mike Johnson says Republicans will present a healthcare ‘fix’ next week, but still can’t explain what it is

With Obamacare subsidies set to expire in just over two weeks, Mike Johnson went on Fox News to reassure Americans that Republicans are “very close” to a solution. But as always, he still couldn’t say what that solution actually is.

The Mary Sue

24 million Americans are on the verge of losing healthcare. President Donald Trump’s response? ‘Don’t make it sound so bad’

Ah, our president.

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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

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

Senate fails to advance bills to avert massive Obamacare premiums hike for millions of Americans

Senate remains divided over Obamacare premiums and abortion while millions of Americans stare down a financial deadline

The Independent UK

Senate rejects dual healthcare bills as Obamacare tax credits expiration nears

Votes came as premium tax credits for estimated 21.8 million enrollees of plans set to expire at end of month

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Republicans barrel toward health care cliff while Democrats claim messaging war victory: ‘The American public knows’

IN FOCUS: AOC tells The Independent 'We've won the discourse with the American people and understanding what we were fighting for and why'

The Independent UK

Johnson reveals House GOP won’t allow extension of Obamacare subsidies, leaving 24M Americans at risk

This comes as the Senate tees up a vote on its plan for its own health care bill

The Independent UK

Trump blames Obamacare for boosting big insurance stocks 1700%, only to roll out a plan that would make CEOs pop champagne bottles

With 22 days left for ACA subsidies to expire, Donald Trump was questioned about his healthcare plans again on Monday. As usual, he didn’t have one and instead chose to blame Obamacare for the 100th time.

The Mary Sue

‘Don’t be dramatic’: Trump interrupts reporter when she asks about Americans forced to choose Obamacare or holiday gifts

Trump dismisses cost-of-living concerns as he attempts to convince voters that he’s actually brought prices down

The Independent UK

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

ACA marketplace allowed fake enrollees, possible fraud, GAO says - Roll Call

The report could buttress GOP arguments that major changes are needed, or at least that prevention measures be a part of any deal on lowering health care costs.

Roll Call

Why Trump and his Republican allies can’t agree on an Obamacare fix

ANALYSIS: President Trump’s call for giving payments directly to Americans makes passing anything harder for Republicans, but there’s little appetite for shoring up Obamacare even with a deadline imminent, writes John Bowden

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Piper Sandler Taps Oscar Health For Major Price Upgrade, With Obamacare Extension Cited As Key Factor

US President Trump's proposal to extend ACA subsidies for two years lifted shares of growth-focused healthcare company Oscar Health ahead of Thanksgiving.

The Independent UK

Under-pressure Mike Johnson reveals relentless stress of being Speaker in podcast interview: ‘You’re sort of like a firefighter’

Johnson faces more resignations and further House Republican rebellions in the days ahead, ‘senior’ member warned this week

The Independent UK

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 Mary Sue

‘The typical Trump cycle’: People are fed up as the White House hyped up a new healthcare plan to replace Obamacare — only to postpone it

One of the primary topics of disagreement between the Democrats and the Republicans since Donald Trump became president of the United States this year has been healthcare. While the Democrats have proposed the revision of Obamacare to include several important healthcare clauses, the Republicans have repeatedly dismissed their inputs, despite…

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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

International Business Times UK

'Two Weeks Forever': Trump's 2020 Healthcare Promise Resurfaces As White House Delays New Proposal

A resurfaced 2020 video of Donald Trump promising a health-care plan 'in two weeks' has gone viral as the White House delays unveiling a new proposal to address rising Obamacare premiums.

International Business Times

Obamacare Trump Plan Caps Subsidies at 700% of Poverty Line

White House Plan to Extend ACA Subsidies Meets Fierce GOP Resistance

International Business Times UK

Republicans Alarmed — Obamacare Trump Plan Caps Subsidies at 700% of Poverty Line

White House Plan to Extend ACA Subsidies Meets Fierce GOP Resistance

The Independent UK

Another influential conservative roasts Trump for ‘amateur hour’ flubs as MAGA revolt grows

Prominent radio host Erick Erickson had harsh words about the Trump administration’s recent political gaffes and the ‘kids’ behind them

The Independent UK

Trump abruptly pulls plan to announce Obamacare extension after ‘significant congressional backlash’: report

White House faces deadline after refusing to negotiate with Democrats on impending Obamacare hikes

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Oscar Health Jumps in Hopes of Obamacare Extensions. Should You Buy OSCR Stock Here?

Oscar Health stock rallies on reports the U.S. government will soon announce a two-year extension on ACA subsidies. Here’s why that isn’t a strong enough reason to buy OSCR shares.

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