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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to members of the media as he leaves the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. Four Republican Representatives join Democrats to sign a petition forcing a vote on legislation that will extend premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

House passes GOP health care bill aimed at lowering costs by 11%

The House passed a GOP health care bill on Wednesday evening, which Republican leaders say will cut health care costs for Americans by approximately 11%.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: Newly installed plaques summarizing the legacies as interpreted by the Trump White House of former U.S. Presidents Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush are shown along the colonnade, or the “Presidential Walk of Fame”, December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. The colonnade lines the north side of the Rose Garden, which has been recently been partially covered with paving stones. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

From praise to partisan jabs: WH adds description plaques to ‘Presidential Walk of Fame,’ detailing U.S. leaders’ legacies

The White House has installed new plaques beneath the portraits of U.S. presidents — including a framed image of an autopen signature in place of a portrait for former President Joe Biden — in President Donald Trump’s “Presidential Walk of Fame,” a display he created along the West Wing colonnade.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 13: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks after being reelected to his leadership role following the House Republican leadership elections at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. The House Republican Caucus reelected Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) to their positions for the 119th Congress and elected Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) as House Republican Conference Chair. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/GettyImages)

4 Republicans defect from GOP leadership to join Democrat-led discharge petition, forcing vote on Obamacare subsidies extension

Four “moderate” House Republicans signed a Democrat-led discharge petition initiated by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. This provides the 218 signatures needed to force a floor vote on a bill extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA, commonly called Obamacare) premium subsidies for three years.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 02: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters during a news conference after a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill on December 02, 2025 in Washington, DC. During the press conference, House Republican leadership spoke about a range of topics including the recent shooting targeting National Guard members in Washington DC and healthcare legislation. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

House mulls Obamacare subsidies extensions as Senate rejects dueling healthcare bills

Members of the House of Representatives are weighing a vote to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) healthcare subsidies, also known as Obamacare subsidies, with both parties discussing next steps. This follows the Senate’s recent rejection of competing proposals.

(Background) The U.S. Capitol is seen on the 40th day of a government shutdown on November 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images) / (L) Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a press conference (Win McNamee/Getty Images) / (R) U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to reporters (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Senate fails to advance competing health care plans with ACA subsidies set to expire

The Senate has failed to advance both the Democrat and GOP proposed health care bills, as significant increases in health care costs loom due to the expiring enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 2: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) takes a question from a reporter following a Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol Building on December 2, 2025, in Washington, DC. Schumer focused his remarks on healthcare and took questions on boat strikes by the U.S. military in the Caribbean, security for elected officials, upcoming elections in the Senate and other topics. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Schumer unveils new proposal to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies amid GOP criticism: ‘It’s a complete failure’

Democrat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled a new plan on Thursday to extend enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies for three years without reforms, aiming to prevent premium spikes for about 24 million enrollees starting January 1, 2026.