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Senate delays health-package framework to late January amid Hyde Amendment hurdles

A bipartisan Senate group negotiating a revival of expired ACA subsidies won’t publish legislative text until the last week of January, signaling cautious progress as they resolve framework elements, notably how to handle Hyde Amendment restrictions and potential audits/penalties to ensure funds for abortion are segregated from nonabortion health funds. The talks, led by Sen. Bernie Moreno and involving Sen. Susan Collins and Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, aim to “get it right” before releasing the framework, with the delay suggesting remaining divisions on key issues.

via Politico|

#aca-subsidies #bipartisanship #health-care

politics24 days ago•1 min saved

Indiana's Redistricting Battle Continues Amid Political Tensions

Indiana Democrat Mrvan and Carson are advocating for a ceasefire in redistricting efforts, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan cooperation and warning that aggressive redistricting could threaten their political positions and Indiana's influence in Congress, especially with upcoming census-based redistricting.

via Politico|

#bipartisanship #democrats #gop

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Trump's Potential Strategy: Embracing Democratic Policies to Thwart Them, New Poll Insights

A POLITICO poll suggests that President Trump could potentially gain bipartisan support by adopting policies favored by Democrats, such as health insurance and student loan forgiveness, which could narrow partisan divides. However, support for traditionally conservative policies like tax cuts remains strongly partisan. The findings highlight the influence of messaging and party cues on public opinion, offering strategic insights for Trump and Republicans in the upcoming midterms.

via Politico|

#bipartisanship #partisan-support #policy

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Democrats' Shutdown Saga: Loss, Win, or Just the Beginning?

Democrats experienced a rollercoaster of emotions after recent elections, initially gaining momentum but soon facing setbacks as seven Democratic senators and an independent sided with Republicans to pass a short-term funding bill, leading to the end of the longest government shutdown on record.

via The Economist|

#bipartisanship #democrats #government-shutdown

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Fetterman Criticizes Shutdown and Sides with GOP on Government Funding

Senator John Fetterman supports ending the government shutdown and extending health care tax credits, emphasizing the chaos caused by the shutdown and refusing to hold the government hostage for political gains, while advocating for bipartisan negotiations.

via CBS News|

#bipartisanship #government-shutdown #health-care-tax-credits

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Democrats Reduce Shutdown Endorsement

Senate Democrats have scaled back their demands to end the government shutdown, now willing to do so in exchange for a one-year extension of expiring health care subsidies, though the proposal faces significant opposition from Republicans.

via The New York Times|

#bipartisanship #democrats #government-shutdown

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Trump's Push to End the Filibuster Sparks GOP Division

Senate Republicans are resisting President Trump’s push to eliminate the filibuster, a longstanding rule requiring 60 votes for most legislation, with many emphasizing its role in fostering bipartisanship and protecting minority rights, despite Trump's strong advocacy for its removal to facilitate legislative action.

via AP News|

#bipartisanship #filibuster #gop

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Republican Lawmaker Continues Work Amid Shutdown

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California continues to work during the government shutdown to advocate for Congress to remain functional and to seek constructive negotiations, criticizing the recess decision and emphasizing the importance of bipartisan efforts.

via NPR|

#bipartisanship #congress #government-shutdown

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Congress Faces Prolonged Shutdown Amidst Stalemate and Pressure

The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 11th day with no progress, as Senate lawmakers remain stalemated over funding bills, highlighting deep partisan divides and a lack of effective deliberation, despite some bipartisan efforts and informal talks.

via NPR|

#bipartisanship #federal-workers #filibuster

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Norton Faces Reelection Challenges Amid Retirement Uncertainty

During a government shutdown, Republicans and Democrats are at odds over negotiations and messaging, with President Trump causing complications by contradicting party lines and raising questions about federal workers' pay, while some senators and representatives pursue bipartisan efforts and introduce legislation to address the shutdown and related issues.

via Politico|

#bipartisanship #federal-workers #gop

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Trump's Mixed Messages and the Ongoing Government Shutdown

The article discusses the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, highlighting President Trump's unpredictable statements that complicate Republican messaging, internal disagreements within the GOP, and bipartisan efforts to resolve the funding crisis, alongside other political developments.

via Politico|

#bipartisanship #gop #healthcare

politics3 months ago•1 min saved

Balancing Desires and Boundaries

The article discusses how political discourse often conflates different desirable qualities like bipartisanship, consensus, moderation, and civility, which can be problematic because these qualities are desirable for different reasons and can sometimes support bad policies, such as bipartisan consensus on national debt or abortion rights.

via The Dispatch|

#bipartisanship #consensus #desirable-things

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Thune Criticizes Shutdown Talks and Highlights GOP and Democrat Tensions

Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticizes the government shutdown as 'stupid' and expresses skepticism about negotiations with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, emphasizing the need for a simple vote to reopen the government without linking it to other policy issues like ACA subsidies.

via NBC News|

#bipartisanship #government-funding #politics

politics3 months ago•7 min saved

Trump Cancels Meeting with Democrats Amid Shutdown Threat

President Trump has adopted a unilateral approach, excluding Democrats from negotiations on government funding, which has heightened the risk of a shutdown as bipartisan cooperation diminishes and negotiations become more contentious.

via The New York Times|

#bipartisanship #congress #democrats

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Abigail Spanberger Gains Key GOP and Police Endorsements in Virginia Governor Race

Democrat Abigail Spanberger is running for Virginia governor with notable endorsements from former Republican Congress members Barbara Comstock and Denver Riggleman, highlighting her bipartisan appeal amid a competitive and nationally significant election.

via CBS News|

#2025-elections #abigail-spanberger #bipartisanship