The Impact of the GOP Budget Bill on California Health Insurance Costs
Heather Altman at her Long Beach home, expressing concerns about affording health insurance following a new GOP budget bill. Photo by Jules Hotz of Calmatters Heather Altman left her corporate job to start her environmental consulting business back in 2014, when the Affordable Care Act allowed greater access to independent health insurance. Initially, she paid […]
NPR’s chief editor Edith Chapin is stepping down after 13 years due to budget reductions.
Edith Chapin to Depart NPR Later This Year Edith Chapin, NPR’s top editor, is set to leave the organization later this year. As a senior vice president and editor-in-chief, she also held the role of acting Chief Content Officer. Her departure comes just after a retirement package linked to funding cuts under the Trump administration, […]
Jeffries cautions GOP: Partisan budget proposals could lead to an Oct. 1 shutdown
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has cautioned Republicans that next year’s spending bill will require Democratic backing, or else a government shutdown is likely. “If Republicans attempt to undermine a bill that impacts the American people, we hope they’ll reconsider,” Jeffries stated at a Capitol press conference on Monday. With President Trump’s “large and […]
Republicans worry about a potential shutdown in Washington following tough budget battles.
Republican lawmakers are expressing concerns that Washington might face a government shutdown later this year, particularly following setbacks regarding President Trump’s significant spending bill and a $9 billion retirement package. White House Budget Director Russell Vought has indicated the administration intends to propose additional spending cuts to Congress. GOP leaders have shown caution, suggesting they […]
UK aims to sell $7B in confiscated Bitcoin to strengthen budget, report says.
UK Plans to Sell Seized Bitcoin to Address Budget Deficit The UK is reportedly considering selling over £5 billion (approximately $6.7 billion) worth of confiscated Bitcoin to help alleviate its budget deficit. The Interior Ministry and Treasury Director Rachel Reeves are collaborating with law enforcement to manage the sale of these Bitcoin assets and establish […]
“I Have a Genuine Opportunity” to Achieve a Balanced Budget
Trump Discusses Budget Goals and Tariff Revenue According to Donald Trump, there’s a “real shot” at balancing the budget. In a recent interview, he highlighted that last month the US had a budget surplus, specifically noting a $25 billion surplus. Trump mentioned on Wednesday that the opportunity to balance the budget is significant, a challenge […]
House Republicans greenlight Trump’s budget cuts: ‘On its way to the President for approval’
House Republicans Pass $9 Billion Retirement Package In a recent development, House Republicans have approved a $9 billion retirement package aimed at reversing federal foreign aid spending previously allocated to government-funded outlets, notably NPR and PBS. The vote wrapped up late Thursday night, edging into Friday morning. The package passed narrowly with a 216-213 vote, […]
House passes $832 billion defense budget plan that includes salary increase for military personnel
House Passes Defense Funding Bill In Washington, the House of Representatives approved a bill early Friday to allocate approximately $83.2 billion for defense in the fiscal year 2026. This measure, known as the Pentagon’s Approximate Budget Act, passed with a vote of 221-209, with five Democrats joining nearly all Republicans in support. The Democrats who […]
Senate Republicans approve Trump’s budget cuts, reducing $9 billion for foreign aid and public broadcasting.
Senate Republicans Pass $9 Billion Rescue Bill Senate Republicans have approved President Donald Trump’s $9 billion rescue legislation, which targets reductions in foreign aid programs and funding for public broadcasters that lean left politically. The measure passed the Senate with a narrow vote of 51-48. Notably, GOP Senators Lisa Murkowski from Alaska and Susan Collins […]
Trump’s budget cuts to PBS will impact free educational programs for children.
Upcoming federal funding cuts affecting PBS could jeopardize widely used educational videos and games that have proven beneficial for children’s literacy and social skills. The cuts, part of a $9 billion retirement package primarily pushed by Republicans, are expected to be approved soon, posing a serious threat to PBS’s revenue streams. Last month, several children’s […]