Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

Democrats outline playbook to target House Republicans on Medicaid, budget and DOGE

Democrats to target vulnerable House Republicans by highlighting potential cuts to Medicaid, other federal spending in the budget GOP lawmakers hope to vote on this week.

ABC News - 16h

House Republicans representing large shares of Medicaid, SNAP beneficiaries face tough budget test

Some Republicans have raised concerns about potential cuts to anti-poverty programs that their constituents rely on as they search for ways to pay for Trump’s legislative agenda.

NBC News - 4d

Will the working-class GOP really cut health insurance?

Budget chicanery begets more budget chicanery. About this time in 2010, Democrats were trying every procedural and accounting trick they could conjure to push ObamaCare through a restive Congress. ...

The Hill - 6h

Gov. Lujan Grisham sounds alarm on Medicaid cuts in House GOP budget plan

While President Trump insists he won't touch Medicaid, his agenda in Congress tells a very different story. The House is set to vote on a spending plan that could cut Medicaid funding by hundreds ...

CBS News - 17h

Slashing Medicaid to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts Could Lead to Vast State Shortfalls

Republicans have proposed lowering the federal share of costs for Medicaid expansions, which could reshape the program by gutting one of the Affordable Care Act’s major provisions.

The New York Times - 2h

Angry voters confront Republican congressman over DOGE cuts at town hall

Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia faced boos and jeers at a town hall Thursday night. His constituents, including Democrats, were angry over the Department of Government Efficiency slashing ...

CBS News - 3d

Republicans start to feel the heat on budget cuts: From the Politics Desk

House Republicans will face a budget resolution vote after hearing concerns from constituents about Trump and Musk's budget cuts.

NBC News - 3d

Georgia Republican faces town hall backlash over DOGE's 'chainsaw approach' to federal cuts

Rep. Rich McCormick, who represents a safe GOP district, came under harsh criticism that focused on the Trump administration’s moves to slash federal jobs and budgets.

NBC News - 4d

At town halls, Republicans feel the heat from Trump and Musk's firing and cutting spree

Republicans members of Congress who held town halls back home this week got an earful from constituents upset about Donald Trump and Elon Musk's firing spree.

NBC News - 3d

47-year-old grew up thinking she’d work on a cattle farm—now her company raises millions for small businesses

Hello Alice co-founder Elizabeth Gore has worked with small businesses through the United Nations and Dell. Now she's doing it as an entrepreneur herself.

CNBC - 2d

I Used to Work at the IRS. Here’s How the Massive Job Cuts This Week Will Affect You

Is it a good time to cheat on your taxes given all the pink slips at the IRS?

Inc. - 3d

The House GOP's Medicaid holdouts are coming around

Politico - 15h

Texas AG asks court to require NCAA to begin gender testing

The Republican attorney general in Texas wants the NCAA to take its transgender policy a step further and require gender testing for athletes who compete in women’s sports

ABC News - 4d

5 Podcasts About Beauty, Skin Care and Self-Care

Cutting through the marketing noise and TikTok trends, these shows deliver unbiased, straightforward tips on everything from serums to supplements.

The New York Times - 3d

Valadao treads lightly on Medicaid as Obamacare vote haunts him

The California representative publicly pushed Speaker Mike Johnson not to slash the benefit in a letter signed by seven other House Republicans.

Politico - 5d

Who is considering a run for McConnell's Senate seat?

Politico - 4d

Pope Francis is in critical condition after a long respiratory crisis, requiring oxygen at high flow

The Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen

ABC News - 2d

Fit for a pontiff: The Roman hospital caring for Pope Francis

The Gemelli hospital has been treating popes for more than thirty years.

BBC News - 3d

Sununu urges Zelensky to 'be careful' not to anger Trump

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a recent interview to “be careful” not to anger President Trump. His warning comes as the two ...

The Hill - 3d

Will Republicans in Congress agree on a budget plan?

The Senate adopted a narrower budget proposal although Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing ahead with different plan endorsed by President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 3d

Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule

Niger’s National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in power

ABC News - 5d

The US Is Considering a TP-Link Router Ban—Should You Worry?

Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links.

Wired - 4d

Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important and prolific writers, dies at 88

Frankétienne, a renowned writer, painter, actor and musician known as the “father of Haitian letters” has died

ABC News - 4d

Marvel Rivals' Cancelation Was Considered Before Release, NetEase Making Changes - Report

Amidst the abrupt layoffs of some employees who worked Marvel Rivals, it's now reported that the game's cancelation was considered prior to its release, which is a surprising revelation, given it ...

GameSpot - 3d

5 options to consider if you owe $10,000 (or more) in taxes

If you're facing a large tax debt that you can't pay, there are a few possible solutions worth considering.

CBS News - 3d

Trump administration considers moving USPS under Commerce Dept.

Moving the U.S. Postal Service into the Commerce Department, should it take place, would happen through an executive action, source say.

CBS News - 3d

Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech

President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companies

Financial Times - 3d

Trump says he is considering merging USPS with Commerce Department

President Trump told reporters he would be considering merging the United States Postal Service with the Commerce Department, knocking the current state of the USPS as a "tremendous loser."

NBC News - 3d

NFL to consider changes to kickoff, including touchbacks moving to 35-yard-line

The NFL was happy with how the dynamic kickoff worked in its inaugural run in 2024, but there may still be changes to the play in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Hamas considers suspending talks with Israel unless prisoners freed

Yahoo News - 1d

5 borrowers who should consider debt management now

If you recognize yourself in any of these categories, this may be the time to consider a debt management program.

CBS News - 19h

People should consider energy bill fix, regulator says

Households should consider a fixed tariff, Ofgem says, as it announces another rise in the energy price cap.

BBC News - 3h

Chegg sues Google for hurting traffic with AI as it considers strategic alternatives

The online education company has tapped Goldman Sachs as it studies options such as going private or getting acquired.

CNBC - 2h

California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products

Revamped legislation would require anyone purchasing the products to provide proof that they are 18 or older.

The New York Times - 6d

Oz, Trump’s Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks

The celebrity doctor said he would divest from his interests in many drug, medical and insurance companies, worth millions of dollars.

The New York Times - 5d

USAID aid freeze triggers health care crisis in Africa

USAID's 90-day freeze on all services has resulted in a significant loss of trust, critical health care, food aid, and medical supplies, causing life-threatening consequences for Malawian patients, ...

The Hill - 3d

Some Say Michigan State Basketball Is Old School. They Don’t Care.

The Spartans’ victory over Michigan was proof of concept for a program that still willfully does things its own way, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2d

Taking care of the grandchildren? No, thanks: ‘I love my obligation-free life’

The belief that mothers should focus solely on their children is no longer the default. But with grandmothers, traditional ideas still hold sway. Constance fills her days with music. The ...

The Guardian - 1d

First cross-party talks on social care reform postponed

The five largest parties in England were due to meet this week - but the BBC has learned the talks have been cancelled.

BBC News - 16h

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

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