The Fox News Rundown From Washington: Hostility On The Hill And The Neverending Debate Over ‘ObamaCare’
Oct 12, 2025
Chad Pergram, FOX Senior Congressional Correspondent, shares insights on the escalating government shutdown and the fierce conflicts emerging on Capitol Hill. He delves into the political ramifications of the Affordable Care Act's 15-year legacy and its influence on elections. Congressman David Kustoff adds his perspective on the Israel-Hamas agreement and rising anti-Semitism in the U.S., alongside local safety measures in Memphis. The discussion is charged with the urgency of current federal matters and the surrounding political tensions.
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Obamacare Still Drives Major Politics
- The Affordable Care Act remains a central, persistent political issue 15 years after passage and resurfaces in shutdown negotiations.
- Democrats forced the shutdown narrative toward health care subsidies, creating political pressure Republicans didn't anticipate.
Verbal Showdowns Outside Speaker's Office
- Mike Lawler confronted Hakeem Jeffries about extending ACA tax credits and the exchange erupted in heated, personal shouts.
- Exchanges escalated but remained verbal, with leaders trading accusations in the Capitol hallways.
Act To Lower Floor Temperature
- Speakers should actively de-escalate floor tensions and keep opposing members separated when temperatures rise.
- Mike Johnson acknowledged that limiting in-person interactions would likely reduce chances of physical confrontations.