Biden Let Aliens Overstay Expired Parole As Dems Push To Give Free Health Care To Parolees

What's happening

Biden Let Aliens Overstay Expired Parole As Dems Push To Give Free Health Care To Parolees — A bipartisan coalition of nearly three dozen House members has introduced a proposal aimed at extending taxpayer-funded subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly referred to as Obamacare. This legislative move comes as the subsidies are set to expire at the end of December, raising significant concerns about health coverage for millions of Americans who depend on these financial aids to afford their health insurance. Explainer GOP Should Fix Health Care Rather Than Bailing Out Obamacare Proposal Details The proposal is spearheaded by Representatives Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat from New Jersey, and Jen Kiggins, a Republican from Virginia. Their initiative seeks to extend and modify the existing tax credits associated with the ACA. According to reporting from The New York Times, the measure would necessitate two separate votes in Congress. The first vote would focus on extending the tax credits for one year, incorporating modifications that include a new income limit. The second vote would aim to implement more substantial reforms, which could potentially involve eliminating $0 premiums, with exceptions made for those who require need-based support. During a press conference announcing the proposal, Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who notably switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, defended the necessity of the subsidies despite his previous criticisms of the ACA. An axiom attributed to libertarian commentator P.J. O’Rourke argues, 'If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs when it’s free!' Two recent studies illustrate the veracity behind this statement and provide additional reasons for Congress not to pass another Obamacare bailout costing $350 billion plus interest. Explainer GOP Should Fix Health Care Rather Than Bailing Out Obamacare An analysis by the Joint Economic Committee’s Republican staff found that 'a substantial portion of the increase in government spending' since the enhanced subsidies went into effect in 2021 'is likely accruing to producers and intermediaries.' It cites a previous study on the original to provide the economic reasoning behind its claims.

What's at stake

The JEC paper, using data from the earlier study, concludes that consumers received only 34 cents of every dollar in federal subsidy spending via lower net premiums. Insurers received more economic value than consumers—38 cents on the dollar—because the subsidies, by making coverage more 'affordable,' give them leverage to raise rates and capture more federal subsidy dollars, particularly in uncompetitive insurance markets. The other 28 cents constitute a deadweight loss because higher premiums discourage enrollment. The JEC analysis finds that, even as subsidy spending has exploded since the introduction of the enhanced subsidies, the overwhelming majority of the benefits go to insurers or are destroyed by deadweight losses, rather than helping consumers themselves. A separate study by Matthew Fiedler of the Brookings Institution examined the effects of zero-dollar premiums on enrollment. This issue has become controversial because the enhanced subsidy formula allows low-income households to qualify for zero-dollar 'benchmark' plans. While nearly half (at least 45 percent) of Exchange enrollees in 2025 report income that qualifies them for zero-dollar coverage, Fiedler estimates that just over one-third (34 percent) of participants, or about 8 million, are actually enrolled in zero-dollar plans this year. During Thanksgiving week, approximately 73 million people are expected to travel, sharing the roads with a concerning number of illegal aliens operating commercial vehicles. Recent arrests of illegal aliens driving trucks, including those holding non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL), have raised alarms about safety and compliance with federal regulations.

California has acknowledged issuing 17,000 non-domiciled CDLs to foreign drivers, some of whom may lack basic driving skills or familiarity with U.S. A nationwide audit by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has identified several states, including Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington, as having licensing practices inconsistent with federal standards. Explainer Illegal Aliens Operating Commercial Vehicles Raise Safety and Licensing Concerns Nationwide One notable case involves Akhror Bozorov, an from Uzbekistan, who was arrested by ICE on November 9 while driving a commercial truck in Kansas. Bozorov is wanted in Uzbekistan for his alleged involvement with a terrorist organization, including distributing propaganda and recruiting for jihad. illegally in February 2023 and was subsequently released by U.S. Border Patrol, a decision attributed to the current administration's immigration policies. What to watch next is whether new filings, agency actions, votes, or court decisions change the timeline—and how officials respond in the weeks ahead.

Why it matters

The coverage highlights: House Republicans Propose Extension of Obamacare Subsidies Amid Internal Discontent. The coverage highlights: Jack Smith Ignored Constitutional Standards In Arctic Frost Lawfare. The coverage highlights: Raising ‘Free’ Obamacare Premiums To $1 Could Save $7B A Year. The coverage highlights: How Did An Illegal Alien, Wanted On Terrorism, Get A CDL License. The coverage highlights: Trump Admin Doesn't Need To Bring Regime Change To Venezuela. The coverage highlights: House Democrats Pursue Discharge Petition for Obamacare Subsidy Extension.

Key facts & context

2025-12-05: House Republicans Propose Extension of Obamacare Subsidies Amid Internal Discontent. 2025-11-25: Jack Smith Ignored Constitutional Standards In Arctic Frost Lawfare. 2025-11-20: Raising ‘Free’ Obamacare Premiums To $1 Could Save $7B A Year. 2025-11-19: How Did An Illegal Alien, Wanted On Terrorism, Get A CDL License. 2025-11-19: Trump Admin Doesn't Need To Bring Regime Change To Venezuela. 2025-11-18: House Democrats Pursue Discharge Petition for Obamacare Subsidy Extension. 2025-11-11: Coast Guard Hits Highest Recruiting Numbers In Nearly 35 Years. 2025-10-15: Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize For Securing America's Border. 2025-10-07: Exclusive: Pedophiles, Abusers Among Aliens Arrested By ICE. 2025-10-02: Biden Let Aliens Overstay Expired Parole As Dems Push To Give Free Health Care To Parolees.

Timeline & key developments

2025-12-05: House Republicans Propose Extension of Obamacare Subsidies Amid Internal Discontent. 2025-11-25: Jack Smith Ignored Constitutional Standards In Arctic Frost Lawfare. 2025-11-20: Raising ‘Free’ Obamacare Premiums To $1 Could Save $7B A Year. 2025-11-19: How Did An Illegal Alien, Wanted On Terrorism, Get A CDL License. 2025-11-19: Trump Admin Doesn't Need To Bring Regime Change To Venezuela. 2025-11-18: House Democrats Pursue Discharge Petition for Obamacare Subsidy Extension. 2025-11-11: Coast Guard Hits Highest Recruiting Numbers In Nearly 35 Years. 2025-10-15: Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize For Securing America's Border. 2025-10-07: Exclusive: Pedophiles, Abusers Among Aliens Arrested By ICE.

Primary sources

• oig.dhs.gov PDF
• grassley.senate.gov PDF
• finance.senate.gov PDF

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