During his Dec. 3 confirmation hearing, Isaacman received strong bipartisan backing. Committee Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) both praised the nominee and expressed hope for confirmation before year's end.

The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on a Democratic proposal to extend existing Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. But the plan is not expected to get the votes it needs to advance.

Health care premiums are set to skyrocket if no action is taken before the end of the year. The odds of anything getting done in time appear slim.

Failed Senate votes on Obamacare fixes leave lawmakers divided on healthcare subsidies as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., blames Republicans for looming crisis.

The Indiana State Senate votes to block a redistricting bill that would have likely given Republicans two additional seats in Congress.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.

Senate Republicans' proposal to replace expiring Obamacare premium subsidies with pre-funded health savings accounts (HSAs) failed as lawmakers face year-end deadline.

Another Trump nominee, Alexander C. Van Hook, awaits a Senate vote for a separate federal judgeship in Louisiana. Louisiana Supreme Court Justice William Crain, who was nominated to the federal bench by President Donald Trump in October, has been confirmed by the Senate for a seat on the Eastern District Court in New Orleans.