GOP hits Democrats over health care, unauthorized immigrants. What’s behind the claim?

OKLAHOMA VOICE: Government shutdown continues with talks over health care at an impasse

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump sent mixed messages Monday about whether he would negotiate a deal with Democrats to extend the enhanced tax credits for people who get their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, one of the…

Democrats need to urge Americans to calculate their 2026 health care costs now

In a deeply divided America, people seem to care more about an issue that will impact the whole country when it costs them more individually. The vast majority of people in both major political parties believe, factually, that grocery prices are too high, housing costs too much, and health care is unaffordable. In the current battle with Republicans over keeping Affordable Care Act tax credits in place for millions in 2026, Democrats need to arm…

Health care for 'illegal immigrants'? Here's what's behind the shutdown rhetoric.

Who gets access to Medicaid and subsidized health insurance – and who doesn't – is at the center of the government shutdown.

GOP hits Democrats over health care, unauthorized immigrants. What’s behind the claim?

Republicans say Democrats won’t agree to a budget until they get health care for unauthorized immigrants. Here are facts related to the claim.

FACT-CHECK: Republicans Falsely Tie Shutdown To Democrats’ Alleged Drive To Give All Immigrants Health Care

As the U.S. headed for a government shutdown, Republicans repeatedly accused Democrats of forcing the closure because they want to give health care access to immigrants in the US illegally. President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Republican members of Congress have repeated this line. It’s wrong.

Why Democrats Are Casting the Government Shutdown as a Health Care Showdown

This article by Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amanda Seitz October 6, 2025 Hours into the federal government shutdown, Julio Fuentes stood steps from the U.S. Capitol to deliver an urgent message about the Hispanic voting bloc that helped the GOP sweep into power last year. Those votes, he cautioned, are at risk if Congress doesn’t pass a law to preserve lower premiums on Affordable Care Act …