Democrats divided as health care costs dominate | JQJO

President Donald Trump declared victory as a 43 day government shutdown ended, while Democrats turned on one another over a compromise that omitted relief for rising health care costs. Eight moderate senators backed the deal, drawing fire from progressives and prompting calls from some House Democrats for new Senate leadership. A Kaiser survey shows 74% support extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, including half of Republicans and 44% of MAGA supporters. Democrats see leverage as GOP senators voted against premium aid; a promised Senate vote is unlikely to pass, and House leaders likely won’t take it up.