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ACA Subsidies Expire, Heightening Health Costs for Millions of Americans

Jan 2, 2026

Enhanced tax credits that helped offset health insurance costs for most Affordable Care Act enrollees have expired, escalating health costs for millions of Americans.

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Zohran Mamdani Ushered in as NYC Mayor with Unconventional Public Inauguration

Jan 2, 2026

Zohran Mamdani marked his public inauguration as NYC mayor with sprawling crowds, a seven-block party, and chants…

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Quebec Abenaki Nations Criticize New ‘American Abenaki’ Curriculum in…

Jan 1, 2026

Explore the new "American Abenaki" curriculum centered on Vermont's history and its criticism from Quebec-based…

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Guidelines for Republishing CalMatters Content – Free But With Conditions

Jan 1, 2026

Share our stories for free but do not edit them. Give credit to our journalists and CalMatters at the top of the story.

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New State Laws for 2026: AI in Healthcare, Voting Restrictions, and Rising Medical…

Dec 31, 2025

New laws addressing artificial intelligence in health care and elections, rising medical insurance costs, and paid…

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Musicians Cancel Gigs at Trump Renamed Kennedy Center in Protest

Dec 31, 2025

Increasing number of musical artists are cancelling gigs at the Trump-Kennedy Center in Washington DC, including a…

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Congress’ Major Moves in 2025: Morning Rundown Newsletter Highlights

Dec 30, 2025

Today's newsletter highlights Congress's major actions in 2025, musicians cancelling Kennedy Center shows over name change, and people risking their lives to care for Gaza's desperate animals.

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