Pandemic-era healthcare subsidies are set to expire soon. Here’s what that means for you Some of those enrolled in Obamacare health plans could see their premiums rise $24,604 per year The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Why can’t the White House and Republicans in Congress get on the same page to fix Obamacare? ANALYSIS: Congress is directionless as Trump checks out, unwilling to bail out his hated foe’s signature policy achievement even though his party faces electoral doom, write John Bowden and Andrew Feinberg The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
‘We’ve got some great ideas’: Mike Johnson says Republicans will present a healthcare ‘fix’ next week, but still can’t explain what it is With Obamacare subsidies set to expire in just over two weeks, Mike Johnson went on Fox News to reassure Americans that Republicans are “very close” to a solution. But as always, he still couldn’t say what that solution actually is. The Mary Sue · Dec 16, 2025
24 million Americans are on the verge of losing healthcare. President Donald Trump’s response? ‘Don’t make it sound so bad’ Ah, our president. We Got This Covered · Dec 15, 2025
Obamacare Subsidies Can't Fix a Broken System. Rand Paul's Bill Could. The Senate failed to pass a three-year extension on tax credits for the Affordable Care Act. But the only thing keeping it at all "affordable" was a flood of taxpayer money to conceal its true expense. Reason · Dec 15, 2025
Americans Brace for Steeper Hospital Costs: Senate Health Care Bill Rejection Fuels 2026 Surge The Senate rejected a bill extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, leaving millions of Americans facing doubled or tripled health insurance premiums starting January 2026. International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2025
Senate fails to advance bills to avert massive Obamacare premiums hike for millions of Americans Senate remains divided over Obamacare premiums and abortion while millions of Americans stare down a financial deadline The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Senate rejects dual healthcare bills as Obamacare tax credits expiration nears Votes came as premium tax credits for estimated 21.8 million enrollees of plans set to expire at end of month The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2025
Republicans barrel toward health care cliff while Democrats claim messaging war victory: ‘The American public knows’ IN FOCUS: AOC tells The Independent 'We've won the discourse with the American people and understanding what we were fighting for and why' The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Johnson reveals House GOP won’t allow extension of Obamacare subsidies, leaving 24M Americans at risk This comes as the Senate tees up a vote on its plan for its own health care bill The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Trump blames Obamacare for boosting big insurance stocks 1700%, only to roll out a plan that would make CEOs pop champagne bottles With 22 days left for ACA subsidies to expire, Donald Trump was questioned about his healthcare plans again on Monday. As usual, he didn’t have one and instead chose to blame Obamacare for the 100th time. The Mary Sue · Dec 9, 2025
‘Don’t be dramatic’: Trump interrupts reporter when she asks about Americans forced to choose Obamacare or holiday gifts Trump dismisses cost-of-living concerns as he attempts to convince voters that he’s actually brought prices down The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Key Republican senator pushes support for Obamacare patch before Americans’ healthcare premiums jump Senator, who has released his own long-term plan to reform the Affordable Care Act, says more urgent legislation is needed to prevent costs from spiking The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
ACA marketplace allowed fake enrollees, possible fraud, GAO says - Roll Call The report could buttress GOP arguments that major changes are needed, or at least that prevention measures be a part of any deal on lowering health care costs. Roll Call · Dec 3, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Why Trump and his Republican allies can’t agree on an Obamacare fix ANALYSIS: President Trump’s call for giving payments directly to Americans makes passing anything harder for Republicans, but there’s little appetite for shoring up Obamacare even with a deadline imminent, writes John Bowden
International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2025 Piper Sandler Taps Oscar Health For Major Price Upgrade, With Obamacare Extension Cited As Key Factor US President Trump's proposal to extend ACA subsidies for two years lifted shares of growth-focused healthcare company Oscar Health ahead of Thanksgiving.
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 Under-pressure Mike Johnson reveals relentless stress of being Speaker in podcast interview: ‘You’re sort of like a firefighter’ Johnson faces more resignations and further House Republican rebellions in the days ahead, ‘senior’ member warned this week
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 Abortion is becoming a key issue for Republicans as they try to figure out their long-promised healthcare plan The Affordable Care Act already prevents federal funds from being spent on abortions in covered plans, but some Republicans are pushing for harder limits as they seek a deal to address health care costs
The Mary Sue · Nov 26, 2025 ‘The typical Trump cycle’: People are fed up as the White House hyped up a new healthcare plan to replace Obamacare — only to postpone it One of the primary topics of disagreement between the Democrats and the Republicans since Donald Trump became president of the United States this year has been healthcare. While the Democrats have proposed the revision of Obamacare to include several important healthcare clauses, the Republicans have repeatedly dismissed their inputs, despite…
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Trump denies he pushed two-year healthcare subsidies extension, calls Obamacare a ‘disaster’ Americans’ health insurance premiums will skyrocket if the current Affordable Care Act subsidies expire next year, or another healthcare plan is not enacted
International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025 'Two Weeks Forever': Trump's 2020 Healthcare Promise Resurfaces As White House Delays New Proposal A resurfaced 2020 video of Donald Trump promising a health-care plan 'in two weeks' has gone viral as the White House delays unveiling a new proposal to address rising Obamacare premiums.
International Business Times · Nov 25, 2025 Obamacare Trump Plan Caps Subsidies at 700% of Poverty Line White House Plan to Extend ACA Subsidies Meets Fierce GOP Resistance
International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025 Republicans Alarmed — Obamacare Trump Plan Caps Subsidies at 700% of Poverty Line White House Plan to Extend ACA Subsidies Meets Fierce GOP Resistance
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025 Another influential conservative roasts Trump for ‘amateur hour’ flubs as MAGA revolt grows Prominent radio host Erick Erickson had harsh words about the Trump administration’s recent political gaffes and the ‘kids’ behind them
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025 Trump abruptly pulls plan to announce Obamacare extension after ‘significant congressional backlash’: report White House faces deadline after refusing to negotiate with Democrats on impending Obamacare hikes