Steve Futterman

Most people get their insurance through their jobs or through Medicaid or Medicare.

So Republicans seem to be making the calculation that even if some of their voters are on the hook for these higher premiums, it might not be enough to hurt the party politically.

The hearing was brief, lasting only a few minutes.

The scheduled arraignment never took place.

Nick Reiner's attorney immediately asked for a delay until January 7th.

Reiner, who was shackled to a chair and wearing a suicide prevention smock, was asked if he was willing to waive his right to a speedy arraignment.

He said yes.

After the hearing, Reiner's attorney, Alan Jackson, spoke to reporters.

Reiner remains in jail.

At the moment, this is a no-bail case.

For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman at the County Courthouse in Los Angeles.

The hearing was brief, lasting only a few minutes.

The scheduled arraignment never took place.

Nick Reiner's attorney immediately asked for a delay until January 7th.

Reiner, who was shackled to a chair and wearing a suicide prevention smock, was asked if he was willing to waive his right to a speedy arraignment.

He said yes.

After the hearing, Reiner's attorney, Alan Jackson, spoke to reporters.

Reiner remains in jail.

At the moment, this is a no-bail case.

For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman at the County Courthouse in Los Angeles.