AXIOS January 15, 2026
Peter Sullivan

President Trump on Thursday called on Congress to pass a package of measures aimed at lowering drug prices, insurance premiums and increasing health cost transparency.

Why it matters: The “Great Healthcare Plan” is a response to Democrats’ attacks around expired Affordable Care Act subsidies and an acknowledgement the GOP could get blamed for health care affordability heading into the midterm elections.

  • But the framework isn’t likely to get far given the polarization around health care in the Senate and House.

Driving the news: Trump, in a five-minute video, outlined a series of measures aimed at the insurance and pharmaceutical industries.

  • He rejected reviving the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies that Democrats have championed, instead calling for...

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Topics: Congress / White House, Govt Agencies, Insurance
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