LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON — Senate Democrats don’t seem to have the appetite to force another painful and protracted government shutdown when they’ll have the chance at the end of January, with many arguing the party has already seized the upper hand on health care. “Our goal was to extend the premiums so people would keep their health care in 2026,” he said. “We lost that, but fought hard, and the only takeaway is that we’re for health care and they’re not, so on the messaging, it’s pretty clear who’s on who’s side.”AdvertisementMore progressive members, though, don’t want to give up the fight. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, has been completely checked out of health care talks on Capitol Hill. AdvertisementStill, many GOP lawmakers and pundits have sounded the alarm about losing their congressional majorities next year due to concerns about affordability, including the cost of health care.

Source: Huffington Post December 18, 2025 21:36 UTC