To say that Washington, D.C. is a clown show under far-right Republican control is doing a disservice to actual clowns.

After December 31, 2025, the enhanced ACA health care premium credits are scheduled to expire — meaning there could be major cost increases starting January 1, 2026.

At the most basic level, it is the government's responsibility to ensure a baseline level of dignity, opportunity, and stability for all Americans. That's why we have programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security, to name just a few. They ensure that the wealthiest nation in the history of the world does not have citizens who are sick, starving, or struggling.