Janice Schakowsky: “I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.”

Let’s be clear: Medicare Advantage is not Medicare. These private insurance plans use Medicare’s trusted name while too often denying medically necessary care, restricting providers, and overcharging taxpayers by billions. That is…

Abandoning that approach in favor of reckless escalation puts lives, security, and regional stability at risk.

We must return to diplomacy, uphold Congress’s authority, and prioritize the safety of U.S. service members and civilians above all else.

Trump’s dangerous rhetoric cannot be normalized. We must act immediately to hold this administration accountable and protect the American people.