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Healthcare Enrollment Plummets

Updated 2026-05-19 09:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health coverage has dropped by five million, according to a new analysis. The decline follows Congress's failure to make the coverage more affordable last year.

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NPR

Steep drop in number of people with Affordable Care Act health coverage, analysis finds

Enrollment in Healthcare.gov and the other marketplaces is plunging by 5 million, the new paper from KFF finds. Last year, Congress failed to make a deal to keep the coverage more affordable.

2026-05-19 09:00 UTC

NPR

House holds off on prediction market ban despite bipartisan calls for prohibition

Minority Leader Jeffries is urging Speaker Johnson to "swiftly" hold vote on House prediction market ban.

2026-05-19 09:00 UTC