Senate Majority Leader John Thune said there could be a "potential pathway" to addressing health care in January 2026. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)
But this afternoon, Johnson reversed himself and is willing to entertain a plan from Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y.
Rather than simply extending the subsidies on an interim basis – which means that insurance companies receive the money – LaLota’s plan provides a two-year tax deduction for those who previously received the Obamacare aid.
President Trump said he would not sign a bill which continued to send money to the insurance companies. So the LaLota approach cuts out insurance companies from the equation and policyholders score the tax credit.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., appeared skeptical that lawmakers could address premiums. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)
Some moderates from swing districts are still not satisfied and worried about the political consequences in the 2026 midterms if Republicans fail to address healthcare.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., appeared skeptical that Congress could address the skyrocketing premiums ex post facto in 2026.
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"You can't do it after January first," said Schumer. "It’s expired already. It's not the same as it was before. Once it expires, the toothpaste is out of the tube."
Also today, Schumer refused to commit to Democrats using the same tactics with healthcare to lord over Republicans as the next government funding deadline approaches January 30.
Chad Pergram currently serves as Chief Congressional Correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC). He joined the network in September 2007 and is based out of Washington, D.C.
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