Congress failed to extend Obamacare subsidies. This Democrat says Trump can save them
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., says he thinks the Senate can pass a “retroactive” Affordable Care Act subsidy extension, but “we…
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Rideshare union rights, social media limits and other state laws taking effect Jan. 1
Every new year, public media reporters across the country bring us some of the new state laws taking effect where…
Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., talks about the future of the ACA as subsidies expire
Now that the Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired, NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont…
What does Zohran Mamdani’s ascent to mayor of New York mean for the Democratic party
NPR’s Michel Martin asks Democratic strategist Joel Payne what New York City’s new democratic socialist mayor may signify for the…
The history behind the NYC subway station chosen for Mamdani’s swearing-in
The city shut down the station in 1945 on New Year’s Eve. Eighty years later, it’s a symbolic venue choice…