Dems Pretend They Don't Want Medicaid For Millions Of Migrants

What's happening

Dems Pretend They Don't Want Medicaid For Millions Of Migrants — 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. Democratic lawmakers are calling for a detailed account of a U.S. military strike targeting a Venezuelan motorboat suspected of transporting narcotics. The strike, which occurred months ago, has drawn scrutiny amid allegations from Democrats that it may have violated international law.

What's at stake

Explainer Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Revoke TPS For Venezuelan Nationals Allegations of War Crimes Congressional Democrats have accused Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and military officials of potentially committing a war crime during the operation. They claim that a follow-up strike killed two survivors from the initial attack, raising questions about the rules of engagement and whether the U.S. was justified in its Venezuelan nationals. "We need a full timeline of events to understand the decisions made during this operation," a Democratic representative stated. The lawmakers are particularly concerned about claims that innocent fishermen may have been targeted, as well as the legality of conducting military strikes against a nation with which the U.S. Context of the Drug Trade Venezuela is widely regarded as a failed state, with the drug trade comprising a significant portion of its economy. In recent days, the media has been embroiled in controversy surrounding War Secretary Pete Hegseth, following a report from The Washington Post that accused him of directing military officials to 'kill everybody' after a September 2 strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean. This report has drawn sharp criticism, with many asserting it is part of a broader smear campaign against Hegseth, who has been a target since his appointment to lead the Pentagon. Explainer Media Rush To Defend Democrats By Calling Murder 'Political' The Post's article, which relied on anonymous sources, suggested that Hegseth's orders amounted to potential war crimes, prompting calls for his resignation from some Democratic lawmakers.

However, subsequent reporting from The contradicted the Post's claims, stating that while Hegseth did order the strike, his directive did not specifically address the fate of survivors from the initial missile strike. officials who spoke to The Times, Hegseth's orders were not a response to footage showing survivors from the strike. This revelation about the accuracy of the initial report and suggests that the narrative being pushed by some media outlets may be misleading. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has set a special election for April 16, 2026, to fill the congressional seat vacated by Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who recently won the gubernatorial race. The primary will take place on February 5, with nomination petitions due by December 1, prompting criticism from Republican officials who allege the timeline is designed to benefit establishment candidates. Explainer New Jersey Faces Election Integrity Concerns Amid Sherrill Cheating Scandal and Federal Monitor Deployment Republicans claim that the tight filing deadline, which falls shortly after Thanksgiving, is a tactic to limit participation from non-establishment Democrats and Republicans. Adding to the complexity of the situation, ABC News reported that the two survivors of the strike had climbed back onto the vessel and were believed to be in communication with others, which led military officials to consider them valid targets. This detail further complicates the allegations against Hegseth and highlights the challenges of interpreting military operations in real-time. Critics of the media's portrayal of Hegseth argue that this incident is part of a larger pattern of targeted attacks aimed at discrediting him. 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: Democrats Criticize Military Strike on Venezuelan Drug Traffickers. The coverage highlights: The 'War Crimes' Hoax Was Always About Taking Out Hegseth. The coverage highlights: New Jersey Governor Schedules Special Election Amid GOP Allegations of Manipulation. The coverage highlights: NYT: Illegal Alien Who Stole An American's Identity Is A Victim Too. The coverage highlights: Pentagon Could Recall Democrat Senator For Court-Martial Over ‘Seditious’ Video.

Key facts & context

2025-12-05: House Republicans Propose Extension of Obamacare Subsidies Amid Internal Discontent. 2025-12-05: Democrats Criticize Military Strike on Venezuelan Drug Traffickers. 2025-12-04: The 'War Crimes' Hoax Was Always About Taking Out Hegseth. 2025-11-26: New Jersey Governor Schedules Special Election Amid GOP Allegations of Manipulation. 2025-11-25: NYT: Illegal Alien Who Stole An American's Identity Is A Victim Too. 2025-11-24: Pentagon Could Recall Democrat Senator For Court-Martial Over ‘Seditious’ Video. 2025-10-30: Report Reveals $200 Million in Federal Health Care Spending for Illegal Immigrants. 2025-10-09: Senate Democrats Block Government Funding Amid Controversy Over Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants. 2025-10-08: No, Obamacare Premiums Are Not Doubling. 2025-10-02: Government Shutdown Sparks Debate Over Health Care for Paroled Immigrants.

Timeline & key developments

2025-12-05: House Republicans Propose Extension of Obamacare Subsidies Amid Internal Discontent. 2025-12-05: Democrats Criticize Military Strike on Venezuelan Drug Traffickers. 2025-12-04: The 'War Crimes' Hoax Was Always About Taking Out Hegseth. 2025-11-26: New Jersey Governor Schedules Special Election Amid GOP Allegations of Manipulation. 2025-11-25: NYT: Illegal Alien Who Stole An American's Identity Is A Victim Too. 2025-11-24: Pentagon Could Recall Democrat Senator For Court-Martial Over ‘Seditious’ Video. 2025-10-30: Report Reveals $200 Million in Federal Health Care Spending for Illegal Immigrants. 2025-10-09: Senate Democrats Block Government Funding Amid Controversy Over Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants. 2025-10-08: No, Obamacare Premiums Are Not Doubling.

Primary sources

• democrats-appropriations.house.gov PDF
• finance.senate.gov PDF
• homeland.house.gov PDF

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