Democrats shut down the federal government to force Republicans to negotiate an extension for Obamacare premium subsidies. Polls are in their favor, but getting a deal is harder.
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Republicans are about to explode America’s medical debt crisis
Unless Republicans act to extend tax credits for plans under the Affordable Care Act, average premiums for ACA marketplace plans will more than double.
‘I trust no Republican’s word’: Democrats dismiss Thune’s shutdown offer
Democrats weren't impressed with Senate Majority Leader John Thune's offer to vote on extending Obamacare subsidies in exchange for reopening government.
Democrats weigh which pain is greater: A shutdown or skyrocketing Obamacare premiums
As the shutdown drags into its third week, Democrats are weighing which pain is greater: the shutdown or skyrocketing premiums.
Thune reveals to MSNBC he’s offered Democrats a vote on Obamacare subsidies
John Thune reveals that he's offered Democrats a vote on extending the Obamacare subsidies.
On the future of the Affordable Care Act, Republican leaders are proving Democrats’ point
Every time Republicans condemn the Affordable Care Act, they not only prove Democrats right — they also push a solution to the government shutdown further away.
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene’s break from the GOP on the shutdown is significant
Marjorie Taylor Greene broke with her party on the shutdown and echoed Democrats' complaints about subsidies for Obamacare ending. That's bad news for Trump.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., broke with her party Monday evening by calling for action on expiring Obamacare subsidies to avoid premium hikes, adding a prominent MAGA voice to the cause led by Democrats.
Jeffries: Trump ‘unserious’ about shutdown
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) claimed Friday morning that President Trump is “unserious” about ending the federal shutdown as the two political leaders have continued their back-and-forth over government funding.
“It’s further confirmation that Republicans are the ones who were clearly determined to shut the government down," Jeffries said during an appearance on MSNBC. "Everything that President Trump has done subsequent to Monday has been unhinged and un...
‘We could come up with a new system’: On the ACA, Trump has an unintentionally funny line
“We could come up with a new system that would be much better” than "Obamacare," Donald Trump said, seemingly unaware of his own record on the issue.