Proposed Republican Medicaid cuts in a budget bill could lead to millions losing health insurance and thousands of preventable deaths annually. The bill, slashing $793 billion over 10 years, would reverse recent progress in reducing the uninsured. Analysts predict fewer preventative screenings, worse health outcomes, and increased mortality....
At the NATO summit, President Trump acknowledged the difficulty of brokering a Ukraine peace deal, citing Vladimir Putin's resistance. When questioned about supplying Patriot missiles, Trump expressed understanding of Ukraine's request but offered no firm commitment, stating their scarcity and US needs. He highlighted their effectiveness, referencing Israel's use,...
Conflicting reports emerged regarding the damage inflicted on Iranian nuclear sites by recent US-Israeli airstrikes. While President Trump initially claimed "obliteration," later statements and a leaked Pentagon assessment suggest the setback to Iran's nuclear program may be only a few months. Defense Secretary Hegseth described the damage as...
House and Senate Republicans are clashing over President Trump's sweeping agenda, risking its collapse before the July 4th deadline. Disagreements center on Medicaid cuts and state and local tax deductions. House Republicans resent Senate revisions, particularly deeper Medicaid cuts, and threaten to derail the bill unless changes are...
A Republican-led proposal to sell 3.3 million acres of public land in Western states, including California, was removed from a tax and spending bill due to Senate rule violations. Senator Mike Lee, the proposal's author, cited housing needs as justification. The Senate parliamentarian deemed it extraneous to the...
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, is projected to win the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, securing over 43.5% of the vote. This upset victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo marks a significant win for the progressive wing of the Democratic party. Mamdani's campaign, fueled by grassroots...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce at the NATO summit the purchase of 12 US-made F-35A fighter jets, capable of carrying nuclear weapons. This strengthens Britain's nuclear capabilities and commitment to NATO, addressing US concerns about defense spending. The acquisition supports 20,000 UK jobs within the F-35...
A federal judge in San Francisco has temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order that would end collective bargaining rights for over a million federal employees. Judge James Donato cited potential First Amendment violations, granting a preliminary injunction requested by a coalition of unions. This decision contrasts with a...
The Republican-led Congress faces a challenge in passing the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" before the July 4th deadline. Disagreements within the party include aggressive Medicaid cuts opposed by vulnerable Senators, insufficient clean energy cuts criticized by House conservatives, and a $10,000 SALT cap rejected by key House Republicans....
Emil Bove, President Trump's nominee for a federal appeals court judgeship, faces criticism over his past actions. Critics, including former Republican officials, deem Bove's staunch defense of Trump and involvement in controversial Justice Department actions as unsuitable for a lifetime appointment. Bove's actions include dismissing prosecutors investigating Trump...
