Politics Dec 17 Democratic and GOP lawmakers on uniting to force vote on ACA subsidies Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to run out for millions in just two weeks. But on Wednesday, there was a glimmer of hope that Congress could extend them. A small group of Republicans defied Speaker Johnson to join with…
Health Dec 17 What to know about the GOP proposal to steer money into health savings accounts With the Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire, we're taking a closer look at one of the main Republican alternatives to help Americans pay for their health care. As Lisa Desjardins reports, the plan is centered on health savings…
World Dec 16 What's in the massive defense bill giving the military more funding than requested Defense Secretary Hegseth rejected calls to release the full video of a boat strike the military carried out in September. That attack was the first of 25 acknowledged strikes that the administration says were operated by so-called "narcoterrorists." At the…
Politics Dec 12 Indiana Republican explains why he defied Trump and rejected congressional redistricting President Trump’s push to redraw congressional maps in Republicans' favor hit a major roadblock in Indiana Thursday when Indiana Republican state senators joined Democrats to vote against a plan that would likely have created two new Republican seats in the…
Politics Dec 11 Senate rejects plans to address sharp rise in health care premiums The U.S. Senate failed to pass two dueling pieces of health care legislation Thursday, leaving Affordable Care Act tax credits all but certain to expire at the end of the year. As lawmakers prepare for year-end recess with no agreement…
Politics Dec 10 Republicans are torn over health care. Here's what we know In about 22 days, a large portion of government health care subsidies expire, affecting the cost and availability of insurance for no less than millions of people. And yet, Congress is set to leave Washington in two weeks.
Politics Dec 09 Republicans challenge limits on campaign donations in a case before the Supreme Court With less than a year until the 2026 midterm elections, it's already expected to be one of the most expensive campaigns in history. But how that money is spent could be changing. Major arguments took place Tuesday at the Supreme…
Nation Dec 09 Man stopped by ICE after mistaken identity says he'll self deport if detained again While President Trump’s targeted immigration sweeps in cities like New Orleans and Minneapolis have drawn national attention, the reach of his administration’s policies extends far beyond those headlines. Lisa Desjardins spoke with one man caught up in what authorities call…
Politics Dec 03 Johnson faces growing frustration from Republicans as key issues expose rifts Congress is facing a lengthy “to-do” list from budgets and health care to foreign affairs — all while leaders contend with growing frustration and even open rebellion within their ranks. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Politics Dec 02 3 reasons to watch Tennessee's special election We've arrived at the sixth special election in the House this year. Here's what to know.