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Is ‘TrumpRx’ a gift or a grift?
MSNBC· 2025-10-05 18:48
I mean, it's hard to know what what we're talking about this week because so much stuff has happened that all this stuff gets gets forgotten. But in the Oval Office this week, President Trump announced the newest addition to his personal branding empire, Trump RX. It's a Trumpbranded United States government website set to launch in 2026 that claims to offer deeply discounted prescription drugs from Fizer directly to American consumers as part of a multi-prong deal. Trump's bargaining with the company inclu ...
Trump 'abusing authority' by using shutdown to 'inflict pain' on Americans: Dem Sen.
MSNBC· 2025-10-03 15:17
Let's bring in Democratic Senator Peter Welch of Vermont. And Senator, appreciate your time. You were part of this bipartisan huddle we saw with some rank and file members earlier this week.We talked about more votes set this afternoon. Do you expect any movement. Uh not yet.And I thought your reporter just nailed it actually. Uh when we had those discussions, impromptu discussions, there was a lot of receptivity among my Republican colleagues to acknowledging that we have a real crisis for Americans who ar ...
Americans know Democrats aren't firing people: The buck stops with the president, says Sen. Schumer
MSNBC· 2025-10-01 13:40
Uh I've got Senator uh uh Chuck Schumer. He's the minority leader right now. He joins us. Senator Schumer, um this is this is the lie of the day uh that that um that the administration is pushing. Uh could you please uh explain? And by the way, we're going to ask you some tough questions. We've been knocking your name around today. So, but but I feel like this is most important. We need to clear this up because this is the lie that Republicans are using to try to to well confuse their base, lie to their bas ...
Picking the health care fight a good idea for Democrats, says former Obama official
MSNBC· 2025-10-01 12:02
Jen, how do we answer the lies, the Democrats. I'm looking at where where we have been and how we and how the Democrats get to a better place. I spent a lot of time yesterday talking to people who think that the Democrats have a bad strategy on their shutdown to just kind of test my own thinking on this and I have come out convinced that picking this healthcare fight is a good idea.First of all, one of the biggest problems Democrats have in fighting, people have believed for years and years and years, ever ...
Sen. Shaheen: Health insurance costs will rise for 20M Americans without tax credit extension
CNBC Television· 2025-09-25 13:29
Healthcare Policy & Negotiation - A potential government shutdown is looming, with expiring healthcare tax credits as a key point of contention between Democrats and Republicans [1] - Failure to extend tax credits could result in insurance costs rising for over 20 million people and approximately 4 million people losing their health insurance entirely [3] - The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 1.5 million more people could lose their health insurance if the extension of tax credits is delayed until the end of the year [3] - Small business owners in New Hampshire rely on these tax credits to provide health insurance for their employees, and premium increases would negatively impact them [6][7] - Rising tariffs exacerbate cost increases, compounding the difficulties for businesses alongside potential healthcare tax credit expiration [7][8] Political Stance & Potential Solutions - Some Republicans are open to extending the premium tax credits, but concerns exist about additional demands from Democrats [5][6][9] - The President's reluctance to negotiate with Democrats is hindering resolution [4] - Extending premium tax credits is considered to be in everyone's interest, and failure to do so could negatively impact the GOP in future elections [9] - The key to resolving the issue lies in leadership engaging in negotiations and finding a mutually agreeable solution [4][8][13] - The American people expect their leaders to negotiate and find solutions to avoid a government shutdown and ensure access to healthcare [11][12]
‘I got a taste of it’: Bat flies into woman’s mouth in Arizona
NBC News· 2025-08-04 07:53
I screamed the loudest I've ever screamed. >> It's a day Erica Khan will never forget. >> Both very gross and startling.>> Khan lives in Massachusetts, but last year she traveled to Arizona with her dad to explore our great state and take some photos. >> We love to go to national parks and see, you know, those beautiful landscapes. And we're also interested in astrophotography.>> They went to Horseshoe Bent to take some pictures at night when she noticed something flying right above her. and we kind of hear ...
How a 2000 year old story gives You direction in life | Bernard HSU | TEDxFuxingPark
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-28 16:46
[Music] I tell real medical stories. Some are heartbreaking, others are full of hope. Each case is a starting point of exploration, a dialogue between science and humanity.Science communication isn't just about explaining the world, but helping people understand and connect. I'm Dr. . Bernard, a recorder of medical stories.On the TEDex Fushing Park Summit stage, I explore the universe within humanity, and together we build Starseek and Open Mind. [Music] Show of hands. Who here studied in America. Who here ...
California community fears losing health insurance amid Trump Medicaid cuts
NBC News· 2025-07-26 03:30
family with >> Oh, you guys are doing um a lot for me. >> At this rural health clinic in California Central Valley, low-income patients depend on the services here to survive, both physically and financially. >> Do you live in a canyon or do you live up high.>> Dr. . Carson Chambers is the clinic's psychologist and says the majority of his patients rely on government assistance. >> There's no frills here. No one's taking advantage of anything.They're trying to survive. But now, social safety net programs ar ...
Hakeem Jeffries holds presser amid Speaker Johnson’s House shutdown amid Epstein drama
MSNBC· 2025-07-23 17:29
Morning everyone. Honored to be joined today by Whip Katherine Clark and caucus chair Pete Aguilar as we prepare to depart for the August district work period. The Trump administration and House Republicans have been a complete and total failure.These MAGA extremists promised that they were going to lower costs in the United States of America. In fact, they promised the American people that costs would go down on day one. But costs haven't gone down.They are on the way up. Inflation is up. It's the quality ...
Schumer: GOP's signature bill is the 'ultimate betrayal of the American people'
MSNBC· 2025-07-22 01:42
Healthcare Impact - The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirms at least 10 million Americans will lose health insurance [1] - The number of people losing health insurance could reach 16 million when accounting for cuts to the ACA and other insurance forms [1] Economic Impact - The national debt is projected to increase by 34% trillion dollars [1] - Rising debt will impact future generations [2] - Families will face increased costs for groceries, mortgages, rent, and prescription drugs [2] Political Implications - The Republican bill is portrayed as a betrayal of the American people, excluding the billionaire class and special interests [2][3] - Republicans are expected to launch a propaganda campaign to promote the bill [3] - The bill is described as a "loser" for the country and the Republican party [4]