How Many Billions in Annual Obamacare Fraud Leads to Denied Claims?
House Ways and Means Committee Jason Smith (R-MO) has said that billions in annual Obamacare enrollment fraud leads to denied claims for patients across the country.
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Obama HHS Sec’y: Needing to Subsidize ACA Market Doesn’t Show It Failed, Every Plan Is Like That
On Friday’s edition of NBC’s “Meet the Press Now,” former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius argued that the need to subsidize people buying health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace doesn’t show the system doesn’t work because
NBC’s Haake: Needing Tons of Subsidies Shows Insurance Market Is ‘Broken’
During an interview with former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius that took place on Friday’s edition of NBC’s “Meet the Press Now,” host Garrett Haake said that the need to subsidize health insurance is an indicator that the
Report: House Democrats Seek to Force Vote on Expiring Obamacare Credits
House Democrats hope to force a vote on enhanced Obamacare credits after shutting down the government over the credits’ looming expiration date.
Clyburn: ‘We Did Not Get’ Affordable Care for Everyone Under Affordable Care Act from Shutdown
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CBS’s “Late Show,” Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) said that “when it comes to the Affordable Care Act, making health care not only accessible for everybody, but affordable by everybody, that we did not get” out of
Shaheen: Need for Subsidies Doesn’t Show ACA Failed, Do Need Work ‘For Those People Who Can’t Afford’ Health Care
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) argued that the need for additional subsidies doesn’t prove that the Affordable Care Act is a failure and stated that there is work to be
‘Stand Up to Trumpism’: Bernie Sanders Attacks Eight Senate Democrats Who Voted to End Government Shutdown
Sen. Bernie Sanders attacked eight Democrats’ “very, very bad vote” to start reopening the government, claiming the recent elections served as a mandate for Democrats to stand up to “Trumpism.”
Exclusive — Whip Tom Emmer: Democrat Demands Show the Shutdown Was Never About Health Care
The demands from Democrats in their counterproposal show that the government shutdown was never about healthcare, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) said during an appearance on Breitbart News Saturday.
Obama: Nancy Pelosi ‘Will Go Down in History as One of the Best Speakers of the House’
Former President Barack Obama (D) lauded former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (N-CA) on Thursday after she announced her retirement following almost four decades in Congress.
Exclusive — House Republican Leaders: Democrats Blocked GOP Measure to ‘Lower Healthcare Premiums by Nearly Double’
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) told Breitbart News that Republican proposals would have lowered health insurance premiums by nearly double compared to the Biden-era enhanced Obamacare credits.
Inside the Big Beautiful Bill’s Healthcare Reforms
While many focus on the tax and border provisions in President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, there are some big reforms to healthcare tucked inside the bill.
Maher: People Didn’t Have to Pay for ‘All’ Illegals Under ACA
On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” host Bill Maher defended Obamacare and responded to criticism from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) that, under the law, “American taxpayers were even having to pay for illegal aliens’ health insurance,” by stating
Dem Sen. Kim on Trump Criticism of ACA: Glad Trump ‘Waking Up to the Problems’
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) responded to criticism of Obamacare by President Donald Trump by saying that “I’m glad he’s waking up to the problems. I wish it had happened on January 20. I
Report: Obamacare Premiums Largely Unaffected by Expiring Biden-Era Enhanced Credits
Expiring Biden-era enhanced Obamacare credits minimally impacted total 2026 premiums, countering a Democrat narrative that the expiration of these credits is responsible for health insurance price increases.
Dem Rep. Crow on Why ACA Premiums Spiked Aside from Subsidy Issue: Shutdown Is GOP’s Fault, Dems Won’t ‘Sit Here’
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) responded to a question on the rise in Obamacare premiums increasing separate from the expiration of premium subsidies by saying Republicans shut down the government and “we aren’t going
Coons: ACA Premium Spike Partly Because It’s ‘Last Resort’, Partly Waste, Fraud, Abuse
On Friday’s broadcast of C-SPAN’s “Ceasefire,” Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) stated that the large spike in Affordable Care Act premiums is partially because “the Affordable Care Act is the insurance of last resort and the pool of people who are
Jeffries on if ACA Is Broken if It Needs Subsidies: ‘Healthcare System Is Broken’
On Wednesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “All In,” House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) responded to a question on whether Obamacare or the entire system don’t work if they need massive subsidies to be affordable by saying that “we believe
Employer-Sponsored Insurance More Expensive than Ever Under Obamacare
The cost of a family health insurance plan has reached roughly $27,000 as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have decried the high cost of health insurance.
Jason Smith: Democrat Healthcare Policies Subsidizing Wealthy Americans, Big Insurance Companies
House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) said that Democrats’ pandemic-era policies subsidize wealthy Americans and fill the coffers of big insurances companies, while Republican healthcare reforms included in the Big Beautiful Bill lower prices.
Coons: Needing Tax Credits to Keep Premiums Down Doesn’t Show ACA Failed
On Thursday’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition,” Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) argued that the need for tax credits in order to keep health insurance premiums from going through the roof doesn’t show that Obamacare is a failure because it hasn’t
Clyburn: Affordable Care Act Isn’t Affordable Without Tax Credits
On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Weeknight,” Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) discussed the government shutdown and said that Republicans aren’t allowing “the tax credits that come along with the Affordable Care Act that [make] it affordable” among other issues. Clyburn
Khanna: Dems Passing ACA, Having Sunset for Subsidies Doesn’t Mean We Created Health Crisis
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) argued that the expiration of ACA subsidies that Democrats passed, coupled with the Affordable Care Act Democrats passed doesn’t mean there’s a healthcare crisis of the Democratic Party’s making
Majority of Democrat House Hopefuls Refuse to Commit to Backing Hakeem Jeffries as Party Leader
Dozens of Democrats running for U.S. House seats in 2026 have declined to commit to supporting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for party leader, signaling growing unease within the Democratic ranks as the party faces internal divisions over ideology and leadership.
Dem Rep. Dean on Why ACA Needs Subsidies if It’s Good Law: People Will Lose Health Care
During a town hall on NewsNation on Wednesday, Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) responded to a question on why, if Obamacare was such a good law, Democrats need to subsidize it by saying that people will lose health care or face
Coons: Affordable Care Act Is ‘Unaffordable’ Without Spending We Want
On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Chris Jansing Reports,” Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) stated that ending the government shutdown requires a vote to move forward on reversing “cuts to the Affordable Care Act that make it unaffordable, that are, right now,
Speaker Mike Johnson: Health Care Needs ‘Real Reform’ if Obamacare Subsidies Were Renewed
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Monday said that health care needs “real reform” if Congress were to renew the enhanced Obamacare subsidies that are expiring at the end of the year.
Dem Rep. Robert Garcia: ‘Need’ ACA ‘Subsidies Right Now’, Won’t Take Year Extension
On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) stated that we “need” healthcare “subsidies right now.” But extending them for a year as part of a deal to re-open the government is “not acceptable to us.” Co-host
Jeffries: I Don’t Regret Having Expiration Date for ACA Subsidies
During an interview with Bloomberg on Thursday, House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) stated that he doesn’t regret Democrats putting an expiration date on the healthcare subsidies they passed because “We were able to extend it through the end of
Shaheen: We Knew ACA Credits Would Expire, But BBB Was Bad and We Weren’t Part of It
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom,” Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) stated that when Democrats voted for the increased healthcare tax credits, there was a sunset and they knew they would expire, but the reconciliation bill passed
Hakeem Jeffries Melts Down in Hallway After Mike Lawler Asks Why He Rejected One-Year Extension of Obamacare Subsidies
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) was seen having a meltdown after being confronted on why he rejected a one-year extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, subsidies.
Hakeem Jeffries Rejects Legislation to Extend Obamacare Subsidies for One Year
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) rejected a one-year extension of Obamacare subsidies, which Breitbart News has reported that Democrats essentially shut down the government over. The Hill reported that while Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) is advocating for legislation that
The Democrat Shutdown Is an Admission Obamacare Is a Failure
Democrats have shut down the government over enhanced Obamacare subsidies that only make health care more expensive.
Expert: Democrats Shutting Down Government over ‘Obamacare Subsidies for the Wealthy’
Michael Cannon, the Cato Institute’s director of health policy studies, said that Democrats are essentially shutting down the government over “Obamacare subsidies for the wealthy.”
Dem Rep. Bera on Shutdown: I Think Many Dems Would Support Ensuring Wealthy Don’t Get Subsidies
On Tuesday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) discussed healthcare subsidies and a government shutdown and stated that he would be willing to accept a deal to avoid a shutdown now and then debate healthcare subsidies and that
Dem Rep. Bera on Shutdown: We Should Ensure Illegals Don’t Get Funds in Bill
On Tuesday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “Cuomo,” Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) discussed avoiding a government shutdown and said that “The president said he doesn’t want to fund the health care for folks that are here illegally. Great, put that in the bill.
Democrat Stopgap Spending Counterproposal Would Add $1.5 Trillion to Debt
The Democrats’ stopgap spending bill counterproposal would add $1.5 trillion to the national debt over the next ten years, according to an analysis.
Thune: We’ll Talk on Premium Credits Outside of Shutdown Context, But They Have Waste, Lack Income Cap
On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-SD) stated that Senate Republicans are willing to talk about the premium tax credit, just not in the context of a government shutdown and
Trump Rejects Meeting with Schumer, Jeffries over Democrats’ ‘Unserious and Ridiculous Demands’
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday on Truth Social that he will not meet with Democrat minority leaders who had requested talks ahead of next week’s government shutdown deadline, writing that “no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive.”
Democrats Want to Shut Down the Government over This Coronavirus-Era Benefit
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) have signaled their willingness to shut down the government over President Donald Trump and Republicans’ lack of urgency to address this coronavirus-era healthcare benefit.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) have signaled their willingness to shut down the government over President Donald Trump and Republicans’ lack of urgency to address a coronavirus-era healthcare benefit.
Democrats Oppose Stopgap Spending Bill as Congress Edges Toward a Shutdown
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) have come out against a Republican stopgap spending bill as Congress edges towards a shutdown.
