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Government Shutdown Looms as Democrats and Trump Administration Clash Over Healthcare Funding

Government Shutdown Looms as Democrats and Trump Administration Clash Over Healthcare Funding

Government Shutdown Looms as Democrats and Trump Administration Clash Over Healthcare Funding The U.S. federal government is on the brink of a shutdown as congressional Democrats and the Republican-led administration remain deadlocked over crucial spending legislation. With government funding set to expire next Tuesday, Democrats are refusing to support a Republican bill unless significant cuts to Medicaid are reversed and Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies are extended. After nine months in the minority, Democrats see this moment as critical leverage…

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Trump’s ‘Mega Bill’ Divides Nation, Ignites 2026 Midterm Battle

Trump’s ‘Mega Bill’ Divides Nation, Ignites 2026 Midterm Battle

Trump’s ‘Mega Bill’ Divides Nation, Ignites 2026 Midterm Battle President Trump’s recently passed colossal tax-and-spending bill is already stirring intense political debate, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The legislation, which Trump hails as the ‘One Big Beautiful Deal’ promising an ‘economic renaissance,’ has drawn fierce opposition from Democrats, particularly over its projected nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vehemently condemned the bill in an hours-long speech,…

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Hakeem Jeffries Delivers Record-Breaking Speech Against Trump’s ‘Immoral’ Megabill

Hakeem Jeffries Delivers Record-Breaking Speech Against Trump’s ‘Immoral’ Megabill

Hakeem Jeffries Delivers Record-Breaking Speech Against Trump’s ‘Immoral’ Megabill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries made history on Thursday, July 3, 2025, delivering an unprecedented 8-hour, 44-minute speech on the House floor. His marathon address aimed to delay and vehemently oppose President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending bill, which Jeffries branded as an “immoral document” that would devastate American families. Taking the podium just before 5 a.m. ET, Jeffries utilized the ‘magic-minute’ procedure, typically reserved for House leadership, to…

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Senate Republicans Race to Pass Trump’s Sweeping ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Ahead of July 4th Deadline

Senate Republicans Race to Pass Trump’s Sweeping ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Ahead of July 4th Deadline

Senate Republicans Race to Pass Trump’s Sweeping ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Ahead of July 4th Deadline Senate Republicans are in a frantic push to pass President Donald Trump’s ambitious ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ a sprawling tax and spending measure, with a self-imposed July 4th deadline looming. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pressing for a vote on the latest 940-page version of the bill, which narrowly cleared the House of Representatives two weeks prior. Divisions among rank-and-file Republicans persist, primarily over the…

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California Governor Signs $321 Billion Budget, Restricting Immigrant Healthcare Amid Fiscal Crisis

California Governor Signs $321 Billion Budget, Restricting Immigrant Healthcare Amid Fiscal Crisis

California Governor Signs $321 Billion Budget, Restricting Immigrant Healthcare Amid Fiscal Crisis California Governor Gavin Newsom officially signed the state’s revised $321 billion budget on Friday, taking decisive action to close a $12 billion deficit. The move marks the third consecutive year the nation’s most populous state has scaled back progressive initiatives, notably a landmark healthcare expansion for low-income adult immigrants without legal status. The budget, passed by lawmakers earlier the same day, relies heavily on state savings, borrowing from…

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