#affordable-care-act

#affordable-care-act

At least one immigration detainee was killed and two others were injured following a shooting yesterday at the Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office. The suspect is also dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Federal authorities have described the shooting as an "act of targeted violence" and "an attack" against ICE. This marks at least the third occurrence of gun violence at immigration facilities in Texas this year, as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on immigration.

We're going to get this government funded. We're going to keep the funding going and our appropriators will have more time to do their work.

There's bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. But the credits are in danger of expiring as Republicans and Democrats clash over how to do it. Democrats are threatening to vote to shut down the government at the end of the month if Republicans don't extend the subsidies, which were first put in place in 2021 and extended a year later when they controlled Congress and the White House.

Consider that, from 2000 to 2020, egg prices fluctuated between just under $1 and about $3 a dozen; they reached $6.23 in March but then fell to $3.78 in June. Average gas prices, after seesawing between $2 and $4 a gallon for more than a decade starting in 2005, peaked at $4.93 in 2022 and recently fell back to just over $3.

Zero progress has been made in the plans for IVF expansion since February; White House officials are backing away from these proposals altogether.

Senator Thom Tillis' retirement decision mirrors the absurdity and desperation of aligning with illogical policies, showcasing the conflict within party loyalty and integrity.

The Supreme Court upheld Obamacare's provision on preventive health services, emphasizing political appointees' influence over healthcare decisions, which heightens stakes in health policy.

Running out of money in retirement is a common fear, particularly due to unexpected healthcare costs, making it essential for retirees to have a backup financial plan.

The Supreme Court will hear Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, a case that could dismantle key provisions of the Affordable Care Act, affecting no-cost preventive services.