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GOP, Democratic Healthcare Proposals Fail in Senate; White House Reveals Fate of Seized Oil Tanker
By Steve Lance
12/11/2025Updated: 12/12/2025

The Senate fails to move ahead on a plan for the expiring ACA health care subsidies. Rank and file Republicans say they’re open to compromise, but Democrats would need to commit to serious reforms.

The White House shares what it’s going to do with the oil tanker seized Wednesday off the coast of Venezuela.

The Department of Homeland Security says a new order to release illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia from custody “lacks any valid legal basis.” We have legal analysis from Jim Trusty, former attorney for President Donald Trump.

Receiving both strong praise and criticism, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies on Capitol Hill. She criticizes a Democratic lawmaker who called the recent shooting of two National Guard members an “unfortunate accident.” We discuss with Laurie Watkins and Chet Love.

The suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination makes his first in-person court appearance. Plus, Kirk’s widow, Erika, vows to continue his mission.

With Australia enforcing a social media ban for teenagers, should America do the same? We hear from folks in Washington.

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