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President Donald Trump has attacked the Affordable Care Act, calling it the "Unaffordable Care Act," and argued it should be swapped out for cash sent straight to individuals to shop for coverage themselves instead of routing money to insurers. His push comes as state tax incentives are taking...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Sunday he is confident the House will pass a three-year extension of expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits "with a bipartisan majority," even as Senate Republicans signal resistance and the clock ticks toward steep premium hikes for millions of...

House Republican leaders are set to introduce a health care bill next week, according to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). The bill, which is expected to be GOP-only, is slated for a floor presentation before the year ends. Moderates Split On ACA Subsidies Extension Johnson informed reporters...

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he does not want to extend Obamacare subsidies, even as the White House explores short-term options to prevent steep health insurance premium hikes when current aid expires at year's end. Trump Rejects Two-Year ACA Subsidy Extension Plan According to...

President Donald Trump has reportedly postponed the announcement of a plan to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies amid resistance from Republican lawmakers who disapprove of the idea. GOP Lawmakers Push Back Against Subsidy Extension The White House officials have...

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." Bessent...

In the midst of the continuing government shutdown, President Donald Trump has called on Senate Republicans to abolish the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as “Obamacare,” and reroute federal healthcare funds directly to the American people. The ongoing shutdown has resulted in...

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. Thune Offers Vote Without Policy...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said on Sunday that Congress should reverse what he called "Trump's cuts to the Affordable Care Act," warning that premiums could spike by roughly three-quarters for millions if enhanced federal subsidies lapse at year's end. Democrats Tie Subsidies To Funding Bill...

People who buy coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces could face sharp premium shocks in 2026, with monthly out-of-pocket costs jumping as much as 75% as enhanced federal subsidies expire and insurers seek steeper rates, according to new analyses. KFF Flags 18% Median Rate Proposals For...

In his recent debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump‘s stance on key health care issues, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and abortion, came under intense scrutiny. His responses, often vague and contradictory, highlighted his ongoing struggle with...

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), recently expressed criticism of Kamala Harris’s healthcare policies on X, he alleged that she would take away private healthcare entirely. What Happened: On Thursday, Jordan posted his disapproval of Harris’s healthcare plans, comparing them unfavorably to...

Senate Republicans have distanced themselves from former President Donald Trump’s call to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, if the GOP regains control of the White House and Senate in 2025. What Happened: Despite Trump’s push for a renewed effort to repeal...

The Biden administration is working to preserve a crucial federal mandate compelling health insurers to cover preventive care services, including HIV-preventing medication and cancer screenings, without additional costs to patients.  This mandate is integral to the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA)....

In a recent event, GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy criticized former President Donald Trump for failing to fulfill his promise of revamping Obamacare, according to an AP News report. What Happened: Ramaswamy, a businessman, accused Trump of breaking his pledge to repeal and replace...