Jul 09 Watch 8:04 Why current court battle represents existential threat to Obamacare The Affordable Care Act is again facing a critical legal challenge, as a federal appeals court in New Orleans considers a lower court’s ruling that the law is unconstitutional. The Justice Department isn't defending the law, but Democratic lawmakers and… Continue watching
Jul 09 Latest ‘Obamacare’ challenge goes before appeals court in New Orleans By Kevin McGill, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press At issue is whether Congress effectively rendered it unconstitutional in 2017 when it zeroed out the tax imposed on those who chose not to buy insurance. Continue reading
May 10 Trump administration argues for keeping some parts of ‘Obamacare’ By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Justice Department lawyers recently suggested that federal judges could salvage the Affordable Care Act's anti-fraud provisions, raising questions about keeping other parts as well. Continue reading
May 01 Trump, GOP states ask appeals court to kill the Affordable Care Act By Kevin McGill, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Taking a harder line on health care, the Trump administration joined a coalition of Republican-led states Wednesday in asking a federal appeals court to entirely overturn former President Barack Obama's signature health care law — a decision that could leave… Continue reading
May 01 Watch 4:33 How a congressional freshman is learning to balance people and party By Lisa Desjardins Freshman GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman is now four months into his new job. Between the government shutdown and hearings over the Mueller report, he’s learning to balance life on the Hill with the needs of his Virginia constituents. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Apr 03 Trump says he never expected health care vote before 2020 election By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press First Trump said it was his choice to push off the health care votes. Then he said he never planned for there to be any votes at all until after 2020. Continue reading
Mar 31 Trump’s battle with ‘Obamacare’ moves to the courts By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press After losing in Congress, President Donald Trump is counting on the courts to kill off "Obamacare." But some cases are going against him, and time is not on his side as he tries to score a big win for his… Continue reading
Mar 27 Watch 6:02 News Wrap: Trump backs legal challenge to Affordable Care Act In our Wednesday news wrap, the debate over health care is reigniting, as President Trump declares his support for a legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, and intent to replace it with “a plan that is… Continue watching
Mar 26 Trump calls for striking down ‘Obamacare’ and Democrats cry foul By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The Trump administration has told a federal appeals court it wants the entire Affordable Care Act struck down, an outcome that could leave millions uninsured and re-ignite a winning political issue for Democrats. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: Pelosi unveils plan to strengthen Affordable Care Act as Trump revives push to end it By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Elana Schor, Associated Press House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled legislation to shore up the Affordable Care Act and expand enrollment to millions more people. Continue reading