Deal is near to reopen the government, per Politico

since when has politico been a legit source? they are the dc version of the national enquirer and pravda.

Not so fast.

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“I think voters would rightly see it as a surrender,” Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal

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The Connecticut Dick quote today.

Still a Trump shutdown Dems?

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- If successful, it may shield vulnerable lawmakers from political fallout

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THIS IS OF PRIMARY IMPORTANCE!

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and protect millions from premium hikes.

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with other people's money and/or more debt

Wow totally shocking and no one could have ever predicted this

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Why give them the subsidy now? They could have done that 4 weeks ago and not suffered the shutdown.

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They could have made the agreement as part of a full year appropriations bill, but softened the return to pre subsidy levels. I hope that’s the agreement.

They should keep the continuing resolution as it is.

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How much is the GOP caving?





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Freshman Senate Democrats and House Republicans are meeting to craft a bipartisan plan to extend ACA subsidies before they expire at year’s end. The goal: lower premiums and reopen the government.

Here’s what’s unfolding:

Who’s Involved
- Senate Democrats: Andy Kim (NJ) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE) are leading the charge.
- House Republicans: Brian Fitzpatrick (PA) and Jeff Van Drew (NJ) are joining the talks.

What’s at Stake
- Enhanced ACA subsidies—used by over 20 million Americans—are set to expire at the end of 2025.
- Without action, premiums could spike, especially for middle-income enrollees.
- Democrats see this as a chance to reopen the government by tying the ACA extension to a broader funding deal.

Key Proposals on the Table
- A two-year extension of ACA tax credits with:
- An income cap between $200,000 and $400,000.
- Fraud guardrails, like verifying recipients and cracking down on shady brokers.
- Some House Republicans may support a discharge petition to force a vote if leadership resists.

Political Dynamics
- Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to commit to a vote on the subsidies.
- Van Drew is reportedly lobbying President Trump to back at least a one-year extension.
- Moderate lawmakers say this is a test of whether bipartisanship can still work in Washington.

Why It Matters
- This huddle could be a rare bipartisan breakthrough amid gridlock.
- If successful, it may shield vulnerable lawmakers from political fallout and protect millions from premium hikes.

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GOP is bending over and spreading for the dems. That 2 year extension will just turn into another 2 year extension and then another.

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Without action, premiums could spike, especially for middle-income enrollees.

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This is the type of reporting that is so lazy.

Without the pandemic.. these subsidies wouldn’t even exist. The prices will go to the level it would be with the ACA along with its original subsidies.

They have the absolute idiots believing the original ACA subsidies are being axed and not just the pandemic spending. Better yet…. The democrats are the ones that put in the end date as well as voted for that end date enthusiastically.

So again, we have to spend more to prop up this colossal failure of Obamacare. And the leftists will again run around screaming “Trump deficits!!!”

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An income cap between $200,000 and $400,000.

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The bigger issue is it needs a "wealth cap" if it's going to exist at all.

We have millionaires getting ACA subsidies to cover them retiring early.

If you doubt this, just read FIRE forum posts. It's ridiculous. The income cap that high won't stop that.

I was hoping part of it is “negotiating the ACA at a later date” to see the dems immediately forget about the recent elections and melt