The Senate rejected two health care bills, as the U.S. barrels toward a cliff with steep premium hikes for millions of Americans on Obamacare.

From “shortsighted” to “borderline infuriating,” Western Slope Coloradans are blasting federal lawmakers’ failure to extend health care subsidies as many face a surge in their insurance costs next month.

By Richard Cowan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate will vote on Thursday on rival healthcare plans from Republicans and Democrats, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Tuesday,

The Republican-controlled U.S. Congress on Dec. 11, 2025, failed to pass two competing Affordable Care Act measures, which leaves 24 million Americans facing potentially higher premiums on Jan. 1. Indiana's U.

The Senate is expected to vote on dueling partisan health care proposals as an Obamacare subsidy is set to expire on 31. Meanwhile, a coalition of European leaders are expected to meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine as US tensions with Venezuela mount.

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a massive defense policy bill on Wednesday authorizing a record $901 billion in annual military spending, paving the way for the must-pass measure to become law for a 65th straight year.

The Indiana Senate will vote on mid-decade redistricting today, capping off a bitter state fight for control of Congress that has divided the GOP, spurred violent threats and dramatically changed the political landscape ahead of the midterm elections.

The former Dallas congressman said he wanted to help his party avoid a runoff. In his campaign to return to the House, he will face U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson, his successor in Congress.

Allred is out just hours before Jasmine Crockett is expected to announce her own run for Senate. Allred said he is leaving to avoid a costly runoff.

For Democrats seeking to return the House to their party's hands, retirement announcements are a window of opportunity. Congressional retirements can be a key barometer ahead of the midterm elections, an indicator of how much churn could be coming to Capitol Hill in the coming cycle.