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Trump Pushes Health Care Deal Amid Democratic Standoff

11/18/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced negotiations with Democrats on a health care payment plan to address rising premiums.
In West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump urged insurance companies to return profits to Americans, claiming public support.
Democrats previously blocked government reopening efforts, demanding an extension of these subsidies.
Eight Democrats reached a deal with Republicans to reopen government, but Grand Old Party (GOP) senators oppose extending subsidies.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced negotiations with Democrats on a health care payment plan to address rising premiums.
In West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump urged insurance companies to return profits to Americans, claiming public support.
Democrats previously blocked government reopening efforts, demanding an extension of these subsidies.
Eight Democrats reached a deal with Republicans to reopen government, but Grand Old Party (GOP) senators oppose extending subsidies.