Leila Faldin

Millions of people who rely on government subsidized health care could see their premiums skyrocket at the end of the year if Congress does not act.

Senators will vote this week.

But can lawmakers strike a deal before the subsidies expire?

The conservative majority on the court has already signaled a willingness to let that happen.

California Republican Kevin Kiley says it's time for both parties.

together to avoid major spikes in premiums.

So what have the parties done in the last few weeks about those subsidies?

Here's what Trump told reporters Sunday night at the Kennedy Center.

Ukrainian officials have been calling for changes to that White House proposal, which they see as favoring perhaps even written by Russia.

The leaders to put their arms around Zelensky to demonstrate that Europe remains very supportive of Ukraine in the Ukraine position and then to inch the substance more closely to the Ukrainian and the European position.

And I'm Leila Faudel.

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