Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Ram. Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she plans to leave Congress on January 5th. Her decision comes after months of political infighting and her recent break with President Trump. NPR's Stephen Fowler reports Greene's departure could shift the balance inside the Republican Party heading into 2026.
Chapter 2: What is the significance of Marjorie Taylor Greene's departure from Congress?
Marjorie Taylor Greene rose to prominence as one of Trump's biggest defenders and more recently has become one of his biggest critics. In an 11-minute social media video that blasts Republicans, House leadership, and attacks by the president, she says she's had enough.
And I do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the president that we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms.
Green is now one of a record 40 House members and 10 senators, mostly Republicans, who've indicated they do not plan to return to their seats after the 2026 elections. Stephen Fowler, NPR News, Atlanta.
Open enrollment is happening now on healthcare.gov. 22 millions of people are facing down huge premium spikes. If enhanced, Affordable Care Act subsidies go away. NPR's Selina Simmons-Duffin reports.
Republicans and Democrats appear divided over whether to continue the enhanced premium tax credits beyond December. Those have kept Affordable Care Act plan premiums down for several years. In a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing, Republican Chair Mike Crapo of Idaho explained why he opposes extending the enhanced subsidies.
We cannot simply throw good money after bad policy.
He says the enhanced subsidies paper over rising health costs and enable fraud. Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia responded that the health care system is like a patient in the ICU.
We need to stabilize the system before we can explore innovative treatment options for long-term care.
The deadline for enrollees to pick a plan that begins next year is December 15th. Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR News, Washington.
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