NPR News: 12-11-2025 1PM EST
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone. Extension of the Affordable Care Act's federal health care subsidies was before the U.S. Senate today, but neither Republican nor Democratic proposals appear to have secured enough votes to pass. We're waiting for a final vote on the Democratic measure.
What are the latest updates on the Affordable Care Act's federal health care subsidies?
Cynthia Cox of KFF, a health care policy foundation, notes that those who rely upon these subsidies are already stressed.
By definition, ACA marketplaces are an option of last resort. at least for someone who wants comprehensive major medical health insurance. In order to get these subsidies, people already cannot be eligible for employer coverage. They can't be eligible for Medicaid or Medicare.
Without action to continue the pandemic-era health care subsidies before the year is out, millions of Americans will see significant increases in health insurance in 2026. President Trump's call for the state of Indiana to redraw congressional districts is before the state Senate there. Ben Thorpe of member station WFYI has the latest.
The Indiana House has already passed the redistricting plan that could help Republicans win two seats in Washington now held by Democrats. Senate Republicans have been deeply divided on the issue. Republican Greg Good held a town hall to hear from constituents and was one of several lawmakers to face a swatting attempt recently that he says brought armed law enforcement into his house over a fake emergency call. Good says he's still undecided. I intend to keep an open mind until the very end. Trump has gotten Republicans in Texas, Missouri and North Carolina to redistrict. He and Republican Governor Mike Braun threatened to support primary challenges against Indiana Republicans who oppose the effort to shape the 2026 midterms.
For NPR News, I'm Ben Thorpe in Indianapolis.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Karina Machado said she had to be in Oslo to receive To receive the prestigious prize, however, she arrived after the prize ceremony, after a difficult and dangerous trip out of Venezuela, where the opposition leader had been living in hiding for more than a year. NPR's Carrie Khan has more.
Machalo, wearing the same clothes she says she wore during her days-long trip out of Venezuela, hugged family and greeted supporters from a hotel balcony. Later, speaking to reporters wearing her trademark all white, Machado vowed to bring stability to Venezuela and said the risk of leaving was worth it.
And of course the risk of going back perhaps is higher. But it's always worthwhile. I'll be back in Venezuela, I have no doubt.
Machado says she backs Trump's military buildup in the Caribbean, as well as the U.S. seizure of a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil. These criminals have to be stopped, and cutting the resources of illegal activities is a very necessary step, says Machado. Carrie Khan, NPR News.
On Wall Street, it laid his check that Dow up 629 points. This is NPR News. Today in Utah, Tyler Robinson makes his first in-person court appearance in connection with the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, shot to death while speaking at the Utah Valley University campus September 10th. Counts against the 22-year-old alleged gunman include aggravated murder. A FIFA World Cup game is already sparking controversy. Egypt and Iran are set to play in Seattle next June. The date coincides with the city's annual Pride festivities. and organizers had previously planned for the match to be part of the celebration. NPR's Becky Sullivan reports.
Seattle's annual Pride Fest has long taken place the last weekend of June. Local organizers said a World Cup match set for Seattle that Friday would be a rare opportunity to make an impact on the subject of LGBTQ rights. But that was before FIFA announced which teams would play. Egypt and Iran are two conservative countries in which LGBTQ people can face persecution, jail, or in Iran, sometimes the death penalty. Both countries' football federations have objected to the Pride festivities. They're raising complaints directly with FIFA, which did not respond to a request for comment.
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