ACA Fight Signals More Power for Dems in 2026: Congress Tracker

December 18, 2025, 11:09 AM UTC

Democrats have officially entered the chat in GOP-controlled Washington.

Since Congress returned from its annual August recess, Democrats have dominated messaging hammering Republicans on the shutdown, affordability issues, and now health care. It’s a shift that could position Democrats well ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who once faced criticism from progressives for not doing more to stand up to President Donald Trump, is now unifying his caucus, especially on the health care fight.

On Wednesday, Jeffries successfully got four House Republicans to buck their party leadership and sign on to his discharge ...

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