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Democrats will force a Senate vote on a 3-year extension of Affordable Care Act funds

Democrats will force a vote next week to extend expiring Obamacare funds, aimed at preventing health insurance premiums from rising for millions of Americans. Read More

Bipartisan health care deal remains elusive in the Senate as parties dig in

A bipartisan deal on health care remains elusive in the Senate with a key vote on Affordable Care Act tax credits set for next week. Read More

Schumer says Democrats will offer 3-year extension of health care tax credits

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that Democrats will offer a clean three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits for a vote next week. Read More

McCaskill: Senate ‘definitely in play’ after Democrats’ wins

After Tuesday’s election results, former Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) said she is feeling more optimistic about Democrats’ chances of reclaiming the Senate in the 2026 midterms. “We didn’t think the ... Read More

Senate advances deal to reopen government after centrist Democrats strike major deal to end shutdown

A critical bloc of eight Senate Democratic centrists on Sunday helped advance a funding deal to reopen the government in exchange for a future vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, ... Read More

Democratic lawmakers reel after Senate votes to reopen government: 'Republican-made healthcare crisis'

The Senate struck a late-Sunday deal to begin the path to reopening the government after eight Democrats joined Republicans to reach 60 votes, sparking backlash from those who opposed the spending ... Read More

Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House

A small band of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday night to approve a funding measure to reopen the federal government — without securing their party’s demand to guarantee an extension ... Read More

Cruz predicts Democrats will keep shutdown going to rally 'radicals' until after Election Day

Sen. Ted Cruz accused Democrats of prolonging the government shutdown for political advantage ahead of Election Day, predicting the standoff could be over by week’s end. The shutdown, now tied for the ... Read More