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In this brief, we explore how congressional language toward the opposing party has evolved. The analysis draws on DCInbox.com, a database of all official congressional e-newsletters to constituents, maintained by Everything Policy Content Lead, Dr. Lindsey Cormack.

In a previous brief, Everything Policy examined Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which expired on December 31, 2025. However, the debate over extending these subsidies, as well as the broader debate over how to address rising health care costs, continues into 2026. This brief summarizes the key issues and the legislative options under consideration.

Since June 2025, President Trump has ordered National Guard Troops to several large American cities, deploying them under national rather than state control. Where does the President’s authority come from? What is the history of federalizing the National Guard?