Bipartisan Obamacare deal remains out-of-reach in Senate hearing

A scheduled House vote on the SCORE Act, aimed at regulating Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights for athletes, was canceled due to defections among GOP members and concerns regarding athlete rights, despite support from the White House.

Senate Republicans are expressing frustration over their inability to unify behind a health care plan ahead of a crucial vote on a Democratic proposal to extend health insurance premium subsidies set to expire in January. This lack of consensus raises concerns about the GOP's strategy as they face a looming deadline.

Ukrainian officials and humanitarian activists have urged Congress to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism due to the mass kidnapping of Ukrainian children backed by Moscow. This call for action highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis stemming from the conflict in Ukraine.

China's government has reportedly gained access to networks controlling the U.S. electric grid, raising alarms among grid experts who warned Congress that this could enable China to disrupt electricity supply during crises or conflicts.

An audit has revealed that the Obamacare premium tax credit system is susceptible to fraud, with instances of deceased individuals and fabricated applications receiving benefits. This finding poses significant challenges for Democrats, who have prioritized the expansion of the program amid ongoing political tensions.

Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman has returned to the Senate following his renomination by President Donald Trump for the position of NASA Administrator. Isaacman, who was initially nominated in May, faced a temporary withdrawal of his nomination before being reinstated to seek confirmation from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Five members of Congress have requested a briefing from Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the status of the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing the need for an update by the end of the week. This request follows recent bipartisan efforts in Congress to ensure transparency regarding Epstein's activities.

A bipartisan deal to extend Obamacare subsidies appears to be fading as the Senate grapples with divisions between Republicans and Democrats over healthcare reform. With the deadline for subsidy renewal approaching, the lack of consensus raises concerns about the future of healthcare coverage for millions of Americans.