A long-standing dispute over abortion coverage is threatening a bipartisan congressional deal to renew Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, leaving millions of Americans facing sharp premium increases. While there is broad support for reviving the credits, Republicans are demanding stricter curbs on plans that cover elective abortions, even when those services are funded by non-federal dollars. n a notable shift, President Trump recently urged GOP lawmakers to be “flexible” on these restrictions to secure a deal, though his comments sparked immediate backlash from anti-abortion groups.
Date: January 17, 2026. Source: apnews.com