US Congress Finds Billions for Bombs, Not Your Health Premiums
Millions of Americans kick off 2026 facing 'steep insurance hikes' as health subsidies lapse, according to AP. This comes just as Congress found a bipartisan consensus to approve billions more in military aid to other nations, with little apparent struggle. One might wonder about the timing and the misplaced urgencies. While Democrats and 'moderate Republicans' reportedly squabbled over crumbs for
basic citizens—even amidst a government shutdown—the rapid approval of foreign military packages (like the $14 billion to specific allies in 2024, HR 815 ) is a well-oiled machine. It appears the national budget has ample room for advanced weaponry, but not for keeping your deductible from doubling. Perhaps health insurance for ordinary Americans isn't considered 'geopolitical' enough to warrant
immediate action. Or maybe, just maybe, the lobbyists for foreign aid are simply more effective than those advocating for your family's financial stability.