Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and other Republican leaders discussed health care plans with a vote regarding an extension of the ACA subsidies looming. Heather Diehl/Getty Images hide …
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Trump says Rob Reiner had ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ in post on his death
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRob Reiner speaks onstage at the screening of “The American President” during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25 in Hollywood. Jesse Grant/Getty Images …
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With ACA deadline approaching, House to vote on plans to address rising costs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe House is expected to vote this week on several proposals this week to avert rising costs as the deadline for the Affordable Care Act subsidies fast approaches.
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Week in Politics: Redistricting; Trump’s economic messaging; Obamacare subsidies
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe discuss the week’s political news, including the latest developments in congressional redistricting, President Trump’s economic messaging, and the expiration of Obamacare subsidies. ROB SCHMITZ, HOST: Health care premiums will …
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After failure in the Senate, House GOP has its own health care proposal
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSpeaker Mike Johnson, R-La., talks to reporters outside his office in the Capitol, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Washington. Kevin Wolf/AP/FR33460 AP hide caption toggle caption Kevin Wolf/AP/FR33460 AP After …
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Week in politics: Crunch time for new health insurance plans, Trump sued over White House renovations, Americans killed by ISIS
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDespite being in control of the White House and Congress, Republicans have been unable to pass their health care agenda. We look at why that’s the case, as well as …
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With federal relief on the horizon, Black farmers worry it won’t come soon enough
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA cotton field in north Louisiana. Dylan Hawkins hide caption toggle caption Dylan Hawkins NEW ORLEANS – James Davis had the best year in his entire farming career this year. …
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Former Republican congressman on why it’s so hard to get bipartisan consensus on healthcare
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFred Upton, a former Republican congressman from Michigan, discusses the Senate’s failed health care votes and the political fallout of rising insurance premiums. MILES PARKS, HOST: Without an extension of …
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How a U.S. citizen lost his voter registration to a federal database error
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA U.S. citizen in Texas lost his voter registration after a federal screening system wrongly labeled him a noncitizen.
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Some Republicans express views on restrictions for Afghans coming to the U.S
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration has paused visas and other programs allowing Afghans to come to the U.S. legally, including those who helped American troops. Some Republicans are pushing back.