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Both parties brace for a 'long conflict' as government shutdown hits two-week mark

Democrats have rallied around Obamacare subsidies. Some Republicans support them, but say they should be dealt with after the shutdown.
The Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
The Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple's insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000

Democrats in Congress say that in order to secure their votes to reopen the government, the subsidies must be extended.
Demonstrators hold signs.
Demonstrators hold signs.

Emboldened Democrats dig in on health care demands in shutdown fight

Energized by public opinion, Democrats are refusing to budge on their demands, frustrating Republican leaders as the shutdown continues.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
8d ago

DOJ defends employees reposting Trump's comments about Luigi Mangione

Two DOJ employees shared a video of the president saying Mangione "shot someone in the back as clear as you're looking at me."
Luigi Mangione.
Luigi Mangione.

What a study found about emergency Medicaid spending that's partly fueling the shutdown

Unauthorized immigrants are already prohibited from obtaining any federally subsidized health care coverage — a limited exception is emergency Medicaid.
Ricky Carioti
Ricky Carioti

Inside the fight between doctors and insurance companies over 'downcoding'

Doctors say that insurers are automatically downgrading their claims and paying less. Insurers say it's their duty to prevent overbilling.
Dr. Terry Wagner at Hudson Family Practice on Sept. 24, 2025 in Hudson, Ohio.
Dr. Terry Wagner at Hudson Family Practice on Sept. 24, 2025 in Hudson, Ohio.

Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on unexpected break with Republicans over health care

The MAGA firebrand sparked criticism from GOP leadership after giving voice to a key Democratic demand to extend expiring Obamacare funding.
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Image: marjorie taylor greene politics political politician

Your health insurance through work could face higher premiums next year

Surveys estimate health plan costs will climb 9% next year, which may show up in premiums or through higher deductibles and copays.
Empty hospital bed in a room
Empty hospital bed in a room

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare, calling to avoid premium hikes

Greene said she's "not a fan" of Obamacare but complained that her "own adult children’s insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE" if Congress ignores the issue.
Image: House GOP 6/10/25 Marjorie Taylor Greene politics political politician
Image: House GOP 6/10/25 Marjorie Taylor Greene politics political politician

U.S. shutdown drags on as Trump flummoxes senators with health care claim

Leaders of the two parties dug in over the weekend, and with the House not planning to come to Washington this week, there's no end in sight.
"Closed" signage outside the Capitol Visitors Center.
"Closed" signage outside the Capitol Visitors Center.
12d ago

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Europe

U.K.'s public health service is in crisis, threatening a British institution

Once touted as the envy of the world, the National Health Service is now "broken," according to the government.
Record number of NHS operations given in private hospitals
Record number of NHS operations given in private hospitals