Short Take Politics
Dueling insurance plans appear doomed
Both sides in the Senate have proposed a plan to move forward. Neither appears to have enough votes to pass anything. Thus the $500 monthly premium for a high deductible bronze plan with Independent Health will triple for the new year. https://www.btpm.org/2025-12-11/senate-to-vote-on-dueling-health-care-proposals-as-aca-premium-hikes-loom
US seizes Venezuelan tanker
President Trump says we had good reason but refuses to elaborate. https://www.the-sun.com/news/15620987/