Morning Wire Obamacare Battle Brews & Hollywood Suffers Slump | 11.14.25
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Nov 14, 2025 
Amanda Presta-Giacomo, a Daily Wire reporter specializing in political coverage, discusses the intense debate over expanded ACA subsidies and the implications for enrollment and costs. Megan Basham, a culture reporter, reveals the staggering decline in Hollywood's box office, exploring why October saw its lowest takings in 30 years. Luke Rosiak, an investigative reporter, highlights troubling allegations of fraud within the 8(a) federal contracting program aimed at minority-owned businesses, detailing how it may be facilitating unethical practices.
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Subsidies Drove Massive ACA Enrollment
- Expanded COVID-era ACA subsidies dramatically increased enrollment from 11 million to about 24 million people.
- Democrats removed the 400% income cap, producing many zero-dollar plans and broader eligibility.
Cost And Fraud Concerns Around Zero-Dollar Plans
- The CBO estimates extending subsidies through 2035 would add roughly $358 billion to the deficit.
- Analysts at Paragon and others warn millions may be improperly claiming zero-dollar credits, suggesting widespread fraud.
Republican Case: ACA Needs Reform
- Republicans argue the ACA was designed to phase subsidies out and that expanding them crowds out private coverage.
- They point to steep premium increases and high government funding as evidence the system needs reform or replacement.