Senate GOP deeply divided over next steps on rising health care costs

Senate Republicans are experiencing significant divisions regarding the approach to rising health insurance premiums following the conclusion of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Recent negotiations involving a bipartisan group of 10 to 12 senators, led by retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), have gained traction. However, many GOP senators remain firmly opposed to extending health care measures, complicating the path forward for any potential agreement.