Why a key group of Republicans broke ranks on Obamacare subsidies: From the Politics Desk

A new release of documents from the Justice Department related to Jeffrey Epstein has sparked controversy, particularly due to sensational claims about President Trump. Democrats have seized on these allegations, but the Justice Department cautions that many of these stories are likely fabricated.

In South Carolina, Democrats are competing to flip a state House seat in Lexington County following the resignation of Republican RJ May, who pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography. Democrat J. Chuck Hightower is facing off against Republican John Lastinger in this special election. Live results are being tracked by Decision Desk HQ.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against former President Donald Trump's attempt to federalize and deploy the National Guard in Illinois, particularly in Chicago, citing a lack of necessity for such action. This decision follows a lower court's ruling that had already halted the deployment, reflecting ongoing legal challenges surrounding Trump's authority over the National Guard.

Senators Susan Collins and Bernie Moreno are collaborating with both Senate Democrats and Republicans to address the impending healthcare cliff related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, as Congress faces a critical deadline. This bipartisan effort aims to find a viable solution to prevent millions from losing their healthcare coverage.