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GOP Lawmakers Face Scrutiny for Voting Against Bills They Supported During Trump’s Second Term

GOP Lawmakers Face Scrutiny for Voting Against Bills They Supported During Trump’s Second Term

GOP Lawmakers Face Scrutiny for Voting Against Bills They Supported During Trump’s Second Term A perplexing trend among Republican lawmakers during former President Donald Trump’s second term saw them frequently voting for legislation they publicly criticized, only to later introduce measures to repeal or amend parts of it. This pattern, highlighted by actions such as Senator Josh Hawley’s move to undo Medicaid cuts just two weeks after voting for a bill containing them, underscores the complex political calculations at play….

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Health Lobby Reeling as Trump’s 2025 Bill Enacts Major Medicaid Cuts

Health Lobby Reeling as Trump’s 2025 Bill Enacts Major Medicaid Cuts

Health Lobby Reeling as Trump’s 2025 Bill Enacts Major Medicaid Cuts Washington D.C. – The healthcare industry is grappling with a significant political setback after President Donald Trump signed a sweeping tax and spending bill into law on July 4, 2025. Despite weeks of intense lobbying and dire warnings from doctors, hospitals, and insurers about widespread coverage losses and potential hospital closures, Republican lawmakers pushed through the legislation, which includes substantial cuts to Medicaid funding. The bill’s passage marks a…

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Trump’s Landmark Second-Term Bill: A Timeline of Its Immediate and Future Impact

Trump’s Landmark Second-Term Bill: A Timeline of Its Immediate and Future Impact

Trump’s Landmark Second-Term Bill: A Timeline of Its Immediate and Future Impact Just days after President Donald Trump signed his landmark tax and spending cuts bill into law on July 4, marking the first major legislative achievement of his second term, the public is eager to understand its sweeping implications. Approved by Congressional Republicans despite broad Democratic opposition and some internal GOP concerns, this comprehensive package is set to reshape critical aspects of the nation’s fiscal and social landscape. The…

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Rural Hospitals Brace for Impact as Trump’s Sweeping Spending Bill Takes Effect

Rural Hospitals Brace for Impact as Trump’s Sweeping Spending Bill Takes Effect

Rural Hospitals Brace for Impact as Trump’s Sweeping Spending Bill Takes Effect Just days after President Donald Trump signed a colossal spending package into law on July 4, 2025, experts are warning of devastating consequences for rural healthcare. The legislation, projected to slash Medicaid spending by over $1 trillion in the coming decade, is set to strip health insurance from an estimated 11.8 million Americans, with rural communities bearing the brunt of the impact. Researchers specializing in rural health policy…

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Trump’s Landmark Health Bill Enacts Sweeping Medicaid Cuts, Threatening Millions

Trump’s Landmark Health Bill Enacts Sweeping Medicaid Cuts, Threatening Millions

Trump’s Landmark Health Bill Enacts Sweeping Medicaid Cuts, Threatening Millions President Donald Trump has signed into law a controversial legislative package poised to become a defining achievement of his second term, despite earlier warnings to lawmakers to avoid cuts to vital social programs. The newly enacted “Big Beautiful Bill” includes significant changes to Medicaid, directly contradicting the President’s previous statements and campaign promises. The legislation is projected to strip Medicaid coverage from as many as 15 million Americans, primarily through…

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House Passes Sweeping Tax and Medicaid Bill; Trump Poised for Independence Day Signing

House Passes Sweeping Tax and Medicaid Bill; Trump Poised for Independence Day Signing

House Passes Sweeping Tax and Medicaid Bill; Trump Poised for Independence Day Signing The House of Representatives has passed President Donald Trump’s signature legislative package, a sweeping bill encompassing significant tax reductions and changes to Medicaid, sending it to the President’s desk for an anticipated signing on Independence Day. The final vote, which occurred late on July 3, marks a major legislative victory for the Trump administration and House Republicans, who pushed the $3.3 trillion domestic agenda through Congress despite…

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Trump Tours ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Facility Amid Fact-Checks on Immigration, Budget Claims

Trump Tours ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Facility Amid Fact-Checks on Immigration, Budget Claims

Trump Tours ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Facility Amid Fact-Checks on Immigration, Budget Claims Former President Donald Trump recently toured Florida’s newly established ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention facility in the Everglades on July 1st, an event livestreamed where he addressed immigration and other policy matters. The facility, designed to house 5,000 detainees, is expected to begin receiving migrants shortly, funded by $450 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Shelter and Services program. During his visit, Trump was joined by Florida Governor…

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Fiscal Fallout: CBO’s Stark Warning on House GOP’s Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill

Fiscal Fallout: CBO’s Stark Warning on House GOP’s Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill

Fiscal Fallout: CBO’s Stark Warning on House GOP’s Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill A bombshell report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has cast a long shadow over the House Republican’s ambitious tax and spending package, projecting a staggering $2.4 trillion increase to the national deficit over the next decade. The highly anticipated analysis, released this week, also warns that nearly 11 million more Americans could lose their health insurance by 2034, primarily due to significant cuts to Medicaid. The…

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Trump Administration Healthcare Cuts: A Doctor’s Urgent Warning

Trump Administration Healthcare Cuts: A Doctor’s Urgent Warning

Trump Administration Healthcare Cuts: A Doctor’s Urgent Warning Hey friend, you know how we’ve been talking about the state of healthcare in the US? Well, things just got a whole lot more serious. Over 6,000 health professionals – doctors, nurses, researchers, the whole shebang – just signed a massive open letter blasting the Trump administration’s healthcare policies. Basically, they’re accusing the administration of systematically dismantling key parts of the US healthcare system. We’re talking deep cuts to Medicaid – which…

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