WASHINGTON — The US House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday extending Obamacare subsidies for three years, upping the pressure on Senate Republicans to reconsider the legislation just months after Democrats forced a government shutdown over the issue.

WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced Democratic legislation that would reinstate expired healthcare subsidies, as the two parties jockey to lure voters in November's congressional elections with competing approaches to an "affordability crisis."

Nine House Democrats are wasting no time opposing President Donald Trump’s seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. A co-sponsorship memorandum was introduced Saturday by Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El,

Republican lawmakers cite oversight failures as Democrats push back on the focus and framing of the hearing, alleging targeting of Democratic states.

US President Donald Trump warned Republicans that losing the 2026 Midterm elections could hand Democrats control, which could lead to his third impeachment.

Democrats are favored to retake control of the U.S. House of Representatives heading into 2026—but the size of their possible majority remains an open question, according to recent polling. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) spokesperson Viet Shelton told Newsweek that polling shows the American public is "souring" on Republicans.

Democrats call for Trump impeachment after Venezuela strikes and capture of Nicolás Maduro, accusing Trump of constitutional violations in military action.