On Washington: Schumer Avoids the Limelight on Russia, Leaving Trump in the Dark

Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader, stepped back to lead a deal on Russia sanctions, another example of lawmakers’ finding bipartisan ways to challenge the Trump administration.

Trump, in Zigzag, Calls House Republicans’ Health Bill ‘Mean’

By THOMAS KAPLAN, JENNIFER STEINHAUER and ROBERT PEAR June 13, 2017 WASHINGTON — President Trump on Tuesday bluntly derided a House attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act as “mean,” and in doing so, injected himself in a...

Congressional memo: Republicans Get Their Health Bill. But It May Cost Them.

The legislative victory may weaken G.O.P lawmakers facing re-election in moderate districts. And it may strengthen the party’s Freedom Caucus.

Health Subsidies for Low Earners Will Continue Through 2017, G.O.P. Says

Senior House Republicans said they expected federal payments to keep low-income people covered under the Affordable Care Act for 2017, and perhaps for 2018.