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Bipartisan Effort to Extend ACA Subsidies Gains Momentum in House A bipartisan push to extend key Affordable Care Act subsidies is gaining traction in the House, with 16 Republicans joining Democrats to co-sponsor a one-year extension. The subsidies, expanded during the pandemic, are set to expire on December 31st, causing concern among moderate Republicans. The bill, introduced by Rep. Jen Kiggans and Rep. Josh Gottheimer, aims to prevent premium increases for millions. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure as moderate Republicans may join Democrats to force a vote on extending the subsidies. The proposed legislation includes new income caps, fraud prevention measures, and a vote on further reforms by July 2026. House Republican leaders plan to unveil their own healthcare plan next week, not including an extension of the tax credits.

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old West Virginia National Guardsman, was laid to rest with full military honors following her death in a terrorism-related shooting in Washington, D.C. She was killed on Thanksgiving Day, along with another Guardsman, Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who survived. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been charged with first-degree murder and other offenses. Beckstroms military awards included the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the West Virginia Legion of Merit.

Former President Donald Trump has expressed his strong stance on the potential sale of Warner Brothers Discovery, emphasizing the need to sell CNN as part of any deal. He criticized the network as a disgrace and fake news, and believes the current management is either corrupt or incompetent. Meanwhile, Paramount has launched a hostile takeover offer for Warner Brothers Discovery, valued at $77.9 billion, aiming to go directly to Warner shareholders and potentially reshape the nations entertainment landscape. Trump, though not personally involved, has made his views clear as these potential transactions face regulatory review.

Republican Representative Nancy Mace proposes renaming Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House to Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza, honoring a conservative leader killed in an attack on free speech. The bill aims to affirm the First Amendment and recognize Kirks influence, but its future remains uncertain amid ongoing political divisions.

Bipartisan Effort to Extend ACA Subsidies Gains Momentum in House A bipartisan push to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies is gaining traction in the House, with 16 Republicans joining Democrats in co-sponsoring a one-year extension. The subsidies, set to expire on December 31st, could see a sharp increase in premiums without extension. The Kiggans-Gottheimer plan, with 38 co-sponsors, includes new income caps and fraud prevention measures, and requires Congress to vote on further reforms by July 2026. However, House Republican leaders plan to unveil their own package next week, which does not extend these tax credits, and Senate Republicans propose letting the subsidies expire and reroute federal assistance into health savings accounts.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman criticizes New York Republican Chair Ed Coxs endorsement of Elise Stefanik for governor, citing Coxs poor track record. Blakeman, a prominent Long Island Republican, focuses his campaign on public safety and affordability, aiming to attract voters from outside the Republican party. Stefanik, a Trump supporter, is considered an early front-runner for the Republican nomination, but her campaign criticizes Blakemans entry into the race.

Trump Administration Establishes Militarized Zone in California: A Shift in Border Enforcement The Trump administration has announced plans to create a militarized zone along Californias southern border, marking a significant shift in border enforcement. The Department of the Interior will transfer control of the border to the Navy, citing the role public lands play in national security. This move comes as a response to high-traffic zones for unlawful crossings by immigrants. U.S. troops will be deployed to detain individuals who enter the country illegally, bypassing a law that typically prevents military involvement in civilian law enforcement. This decision is being carried out under the authority of the national emergency declared by President Trump on his first day in office. More than seven thousand troops have been deployed to the border, along with helicopters, drones, and surveillance equipment. The zones allow U.S. troops to apprehend immigrants and others accused of trespassing on military bases, potentially leading to prison time. This announcement comes on the same day a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to end the deployment of California National Guard troops in Los Angeles.

Republican Representative Nancy Mace proposes renaming Black Lives Matter Plaza to Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza, sparking a political debate about Washington D.C.s commemoration of recent history and free speech. The bill, if passed, would honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk and affirm the First Amendment. However, the future of the bill remains uncertain, reflecting the nations broader political divisions.

Over two and a half million people have left the U.S. since January, with more than six hundred thousand deported. The Department of Homeland Security, under President Trump and Secretary Noem, has been focusing on removing serious criminal offenders. Theyve arrested nearly six hundred thousand undocumented individuals and purchased a fleet of Boeing seven thirty-seven jets for direct deportation control, marking a more aggressive and self-sufficient approach to immigration enforcement.