CNN 5 Things Health Care Bills Fail, Charlie Kirk Suspect, Indiana GOP Rejects Map and more
Dec 11, 2025
Lawmakers continue to clash over health care with recent subsidy extensions failing to pass. The Justice Department's effort to reindict a political rival of Trump hits a snag. Tensions rise as the US seizes an oil tanker linked to sanctioned Iranian entities off the coast of Venezuela. The murder suspect in the Charlie Kirk case makes his initial court appearance, with prosecutors hinting at potential death penalty charges. Meanwhile, Indiana's Senate defies Trump by rejecting a controversial redistricting map.
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Health Care Standoff Threatens Premium Hikes
- Senate votes show deep GOP-Democratic split over extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
- Bipartisan support fell short, leaving subsidies likely to expire and costs to rise in January.
Grand Juries Decline To Reindict Letitia James
- A Virginia grand jury declined to reindict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud allegations.
- This follows another grand jury's decision in Norfolk not to bring charges last week.
Seized Tanker Linked To Sanctioned Iranian Entities
- The U.S. seized an oil tanker off Venezuela for alleged ties to sanctioned Iranian entities and plans to take its oil to an American port.
- DOJ teams boarded the vessel to interview crew and collect evidence related to sanction evasion.