With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise.

Hopes for solving a major health insurance issue are fading in Washington. The Senate on Thursday rejected two bills that would have addressed expiring COVID-era subsidies.

The US Senate rejected a bill to extend expiring ACA subsidies, leaving little time to stop health care premiums from spiking for Obamacare enrollees.

The Senate is expected to vote on two opposing health care proposals today. And, the Trump administration says it has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in its latest move in the region.

The Senate will vote this week on a GOP bill to put money in health savings accounts, as well as a Democratic bill to extend the expiring ACA subsidies. Both are expected to fail.

The Senate is scheduled to vote Thursday on two competing healthcare plans meant to address healthcare costs likely to rise in the new year.

By Richard Cowan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate will vote on Thursday on rival healthcare plans from Republicans and Democrats, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Tuesday,

Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports as the Senate prepares for a key test vote on healthcare plans.

Many lawmakers have reported receiving a deluge of calls from constituents about the Unemployment Insurance Agency's pursuit of overpaid jobless aid.

The issue has caused a rift among Republicans, with healthcare set to be a campaign issue in next year's midterm elections.