Cory Booker supports protesters who disrupted the House budget markup hearing.
On Tuesday, over 20 protesters were taken into custody for disrupting the House Energy and Commerce budget markup while Senators thanked those demonstrating in the hallways. Around 2 PM, 26 individuals were arrested for unlawfully protesting within the Rayburn House Office Building, where their actions were described as obstructive. It’s against the law to protest […]
What Impact Will the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Have on the ACA, Medicaid, and the Rate of Uninsured Individuals?
Republicans in Congress are weighing budget adjustments that could bring significant changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For example, the Energy and Commerce Committee recently revealed a bill which includes work and reporting mandates for some Medicaid enrollees, alongside formalizing certain rules the Trump administration previously proposed concerning the ACA market. This […]
More individuals will face food stamp work requirements due to the new budget bill.
House Republicans Seek Stricter Work Requirements for Food Stamps House Republicans are looking to implement tougher labor requirements for food stamps, aiming to reduce government spending and save taxpayer money for President Trump’s major legislative push. To manage the extensive changes, 11 different House committees must collaborate, each focusing on various aspects of the legislation. […]
House Republicans plan to increase the tax on Harvard’s endowment in the budget agreement.
GOP Tax Bill and Harvard Donation Tax Increase During ongoing settlement discussions, Chairman Jason Smith indicated that a Republican-led tax bill would not only solidify various promises made during President Donald Trump’s campaign but also elevate the donation tax for Harvard University. At a GOP meeting on Capitol Hill, Smith mentioned that, according to sources, […]
Republicans reveal $900 billion in budget reductions for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ plan, escalating the chaotic Medicaid debate.
House Republicans revealed their long-awaited plan late Sunday to cut roughly $900 billion in spending over the next decade, which would help fund President Trump’s ambitious agenda. This includes setting work requirements for Medicaid recipients. The Energy and Commerce Committee’s proposal aims to eliminate climate change efforts initiated by former President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction […]
Budget Reconciliation Bill Cuts Funding for Planned Parenthood
The House Energy Committee shared details about a proposed budget adjustment bill on Sunday. As suggested previously by Trump in 2015 and 2017 during his first term, following strong appeals from conservative groups and organizations related to life support, some Republicans and Trump himself have called for an end to taxpayer funding for abortion providers […]
Podcaster Gavin Newsom Pauses Poor Budget Discussion to Criticize Trump Tariffs in New Advertisement
The 30-second advertisement, which was exclusively obtained by Politico, signals a shift back to an old strategy of challenging Republicans in their own territory. It also raises the stakes in the governor’s ongoing conflicts with Trump, despite his prior attempts to smooth things over with the White House. California is grappling with a budget shortfall […]
Ministers call for a plan from BBC World Service as aid budget is reduced.
Concerns Over Potential BBC Budget Cuts David Lammy is calling on the BBC’s leadership to find significant savings within global services as part of its upcoming budget review. Reports indicate the Foreign Ministry has requested the BBC to reduce its annual budget by as much as £70 million. Supporters believe such cuts risk harming the […]
California Experiences Another Budget Deficit of $10-$20 Billion
California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have addressed a $10 billion deficit, even before federal budget cuts implemented by the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency. Newsom and the Democratic majority managed to turn a nearly $100 billion surplus in 2022—partly due to federal funding during the COVID-19 pandemic—into an anticipated nearly […]
New York’s budget reaches a record $254 billion and here’s why it may increase further
New York State Budget Reaches $254 Billion ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday the approval of a state budget totaling a record $254 billion. However, concerns about the budget process and the transparency surrounding the uncertain economic landscape have emerged. This figure represents a $15 billion increase from the previous year, marking an […]