Congress races to fix healthcare premiums before year-end deadline

Congress faces a critical deadline to address rising healthcare premiums, with limited time before year-end and a January 15 action requirement. Lawmakers are struggling to pass a healthcare fix, with Republicans aiming to release a plan and Democrats proposing a three-year extension of ACA subsidies, but bipartisan support and presidential backing are uncertain. The tight schedule, including potential weekend sessions and work after Christmas, highlights the urgency, with government funding also needing resolution to avoid a shutdown.