Republicans are torn over health care. Here’s what we know Politics Dec 10, 2025 4:03 PM EST

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We have a lot to talk about because, at the moment, Congress is stalled on a critical issue.

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. While we suddenly have a number of plans to try to fix this problem, there is also Republican paralysis over which one they want.

Let’s go over some basics to start.

What is expiring? A set of federal subsidies that makes health insurance premiums cheaper for millions of A

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