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Lawmakers at Odds Over ACA Subsidy Deadline, Millions at Risk

1/1/2026

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Story summary

Lawmakers face an impasse over the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies on January 3, 2026.
Without action, about 20 million Americans could see premium increases, some up to 361%.
A bipartisan three-year extension proposal gains traction, but Senate Republicans including Sen. John Thune (R-SD) oppose it without reforms.
Democrats say they are willing to negotiate but resist certain Republican demands.
The government funding deadline nears on January 30, 2026.

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Story summary

Lawmakers face an impasse over the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies on January 3, 2026.
Without action, about 20 million Americans could see premium increases, some up to 361%.
A bipartisan three-year extension proposal gains traction, but Senate Republicans including Sen. John Thune (R-SD) oppose it without reforms.
Democrats say they are willing to negotiate but resist certain Republican demands.
The government funding deadline nears on January 30, 2026.