STAT+: Democrats win power to push back on Trump’s health care moves

Reversing Medicaid cuts and restoring ACA subsidies are likely first targets President Trump.Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images Daniel covers the intersection of the health industry and the federal government. He reports on corporate influence in government, the health consequences of federal policies, and the politics of health care. Confidential tips can be sent on Signal at danielp.100.John writes about the politics of health care, and he is the author of the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. You can reach John on Signal at John_Wilkerson.07. WASHINGTON — Democrats broke the Republican trifecta of power in Washington Tuesday night, securing powerful new tools to push back on the Trump administration’s health agenda. Voters granted Democrats control of the Senate in Tuesday’s elections, with the party winning at least 51 seats in the chamber, according to the AP, as of 11:36 p.m. EST. Votes are still being counted, and the final numbers could change. The win offers Democrats their first major opportunity to rein in Trump’s agenda, creating new paths for oversight over the administration’s health reforms and the possibility of rolling them back through legislation. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus daily intelligence on Capitol Hill and the life sciences industry — by subscribing to STAT+. Already have an account? Log in View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Daniel covers the intersection of the health industry and the federal government. He reports on corporate influence in government, the health consequences of federal policies, and the politics of health care. Confidential tips can be sent on Signal at danielp.100. John writes about the politics of health care, and he is the author of the twice-weekly D.C. Diagnosis newsletter. You can reach John on Signal at John_Wilkerson.07.