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The legislation to continue ACA funds for three years passed with unanimous support from Democrats and a group of Republicans who rebelled against party leaders to force the vote.
In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House voted to extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
The legislation would fund parts of the government ahead of a Jan. 30 deadline in a bipartisan breakthrough after the nation’s longest shutdown.
Significant numbers of Republicans joined with Democrats in voting against President Donald Trump’s interests on high-profile pieces of legislation Thursday, suggesting his party’s unyielding loyalty to this point in his term has started to splinter.
Rep. Doug LaMalfa died at age 65 during emergency surgery, further threatening the GOP's razor-thin House majority as Republicans face mounting challenges to maintain control.
The White House said Thursday that it was not feasible to save the building's East Wing because of structural issues, past decay and other major concerns, as officials shared details of President Trump's planned ballroom at a public meeting of the planning commission charged with approving it.
The White House on Thursday unveiled its plans for President Donald Trump’s expansive ballroom inside a newly constructed East Wing.
The first step in the review process is an information presentation. A more formal review is expected in the spring — including public testimony and votes.
The House easily passed legislation to fund several federal agencies and programs as lawmakers work to avert another government shutdown later this month.