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Senate GOP Budget Draft Proposes Even Bigger Cuts to Medicaid Funding
The Senate Finance Committee text goes even further than the House version in its attacks on the program.
US Lawmakers Cheer Israeli Attack on Iran UN Expert Says Is Likely War Crime
A UN expert said that Israel’s strikes on Iran, which have killed at least 78 people, were a “prohibited use of force.”
Majority of Voters Oppose “Big, Beautiful Bill,” With Just 27 Percent Backing It
The bill would gut billions of dollars in health care spending, and redistribute wealth from the poor to the rich.
GOP Budget Puts at Least 200 Planned Parenthood Clinics Nationwide at Risk
People who use Medicaid make up half of the total patient volume nationwide for the clinics’ health care services.
CBO: GOP Bill Would Sap $1.6K From Poorest Households, Give $12K to the Richest
This would amount to a $168 billion increase to the collective wealth of the top 10 percent.
Ahead of 2026 Midterms, Trump and Texas GOP Mull Possible Gerrymander Scheme
The plan aims to mitigate potential seat losses by Republicans in next year's congressional races.
Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Will Lead to 51,000 Preventable Deaths Each Year
Annual cuts to Medicaid would average $70 billion — roughly the same amount the wealthy will save in tax cuts.
Trump Grants Clemency to Executive Who Orchestrated $205M Medicare Fraud Scheme
Republicans have claimed they’re “saving” Medicaid from “waste, fraud and abuse” with massive cuts.
Republicans Are Mocking Americans They Want to Take Medicaid Away From
Mike Johnson said that people raising alarm about Medicaid cuts are “complaining.”
State Voter Suppression Bills Could Disenfranchise Millions Ahead of Midterms
Trump’s crackdown on immigrants has fueled legislation to restrict access to the ballot in more than two dozen states.