Democrats forced a 43-day government shutdown over the issue. Moderate Republicans called for a solution. Neither worked.

More than 20 million Americans are preparing for steeper healthcare costs in the New Year because of expiring subsidies.

The change impacts a cross-section of Americans who don’t get insurance from an employer and don’t qualify for Medicaid or Medicare.

Democrats forced a 43-day government shutdown over the issue. Moderate Republicans called for a solution. Neither worked.