WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republicans are pressing forward with their “Reconciliation 2.0” agenda, a sweeping set of proposals that could dramatically alter how Americans pay for healthcare. The plan, which includes rolling back Affordable Care Act subsidies and expanding health savings accounts, promises sharply different outcomes depending on income level, geography, and age. Affordable Care Act subsidies have long kept premiums within reach for millions of marketplace enrollees. In 2025, more than 24.3 million Americans signed up for ACA coverage — the highest enrollment on record. Eliminating these subsidies would sharply raise premiums, disproportionately burdening low‑ and middle‑income households. Analysts warn … Continue reading A Healthcare Betrayal