CNN 5 Things Health Care Bills Fail, Charlie Kirk Suspect, Indiana GOP Rejects Map and more
Dec 11, 2025
Manu Raju, a Capitol Hill reporter for CNN, dives into the intricate world of health care legislation, explaining the stalled Senate votes and their implications for Obamacare. He discusses the Justice Department's renewed efforts to indict a political rival of Trump and the recent seizure of a tanker near Venezuela. Raju also touches on the shocking court appearance of Charlie Kirk's murder suspect, and how Indiana's senators have pushed back against Trump's latest redistricting efforts, showcasing the shifting political landscape.
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Health Care Vote Deadlock
- Senate votes failed to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies, leaving a funding cliff for enrollees in January.
- Bipartisan divisions meant Democrats' three-year extension didn't reach the 60-vote threshold despite some Republican support.
Letitia James Not Reindicted
- A Virginia grand jury twice declined to reindict New York AG Letitia James in a mortgage fraud probe.
- The decisions follow a similar Norfolk grand jury decline and drew no immediate comment from her team.
Seized Tanker Linked To Sanctions
- The US seized an oil tanker off Venezuela, alleging it served as a sanctioned 'shadow vessel' moving oil to the IRGC.
- DOJ executed a seizure warrant, interviewed crew, and plans to take possession of the oil at an American port.