President Trump had issued some statements throughout this process saying and urging insisting that this bill does not cut Medicaid. He's also said some things, you know, he says he uh doesn't think I'm too much of a smart person. And I'll tell you one thing, it doesn't take a smart person to know if you're being lied to.All right, President Trump, you're either being lied to or you are lying to the American people. Because this bill represents in the text of this bill the largest and greatest loss of healt ...

And joining me now is Washington State Democratic Congresswoman Susan Delben. She is chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. That's the group that tries to elect Democrats to the House.And so that's a big responsibility. Congresswoman, thank you for being with us. Absolutely.Thanks for having me. So, Senate leader uh Chuck Schumer said that after this bill passed the Senate that he thinks it will haunt Republicans. And your role is to get Democrats elected if uh if this bill does pass the ...

All right, Ryan, I know that there are some Republicans who say they are concerned about this bill, but what is the likelihood this party is not going to end up getting behind it. Well, listen Katie, uh there is a very simple rule uh that you can basically take to the bank when you are watching things play out on Capitol Hill, and that is if you are staring at the C-SPAN screen and it is just numbers on the screen and no one voting, that means they don't have the votes. And that's exactly the posture that w ...

After a nailbiter in the Senate, now Republicans in the House face their own pick your poison moment. At this hour, the House is at a standstill ahead of a final vote to pass Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill. Whether Republicans have the votes to pass it, that is an open question.Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford three Republican no votes given unified and unanimous Democratic opposition to that bill. Here's House Democratic Leader Hakee Jeff. That's what we are going to do.Show up today. Show up to ...

Um, you've been through the numbers. Uh, I know you've written about it, but the Senate has now sent its version back to the House. Just lay out the broad strokes for me.Absolutely. So, what this bill does at its core is it extends and amplifies a series of tax cuts that were first made by the Trump administration in 2017. And in order to try to fill that gap that they're blowing in the budget, it is absolutely decimating incentives for green energy and green energy programs, Medicaid, which is a program th ...

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Medicaid Reform & Political Landscape - The potential passage of a rule concerning Medicaid is uncertain, with failure to pass potentially halting progress on related issues [1][2] - The House and Senate have differing approaches to Medicaid reform, particularly regarding waste, fraud, and abuse, requiring reconciliation [6] - Correcting expanded Medicaid roles implemented by the Biden administration is a key objective, aiming to reform the system for those truly deserving [7][8] - Political considerations and a limited timeframe necessitate prompt action on Medicaid reform [10] Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid - Significant waste, fraud, and abuse exist within the Medicaid system at individual and hospital levels [11][12] - High CEO compensation in hospital systems primarily funded by taxpayer dollars is a concern [12][13] - Addressing abuses in the Medicaid system presents a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity for reform [13] Societal Issues & Medicaid Burden - In North Carolina, 52% of births are to mothers on Medicaid, highlighting a societal issue contributing to the Medicaid burden [14] - Systemic societal issues, such as young individuals having children and relying on Medicaid, strain the system's financial responsibility [15] State & Federal Responsibilities - States should bear more responsibility for issues currently funded by the federal government through Medicaid [5][24] - The federal government should not be bankrupted by issues that states should be addressing [24] Potential Senate Run - There is consideration for a potential run for Senate in North Carolina, driven by the need to maintain a Republican seat [25][27]

Healthcare Policy & Impact - The bill is projected to cause 17 million people (approximately 5% of the US population) to lose healthcare coverage [1][11] - Healthcare costs are expected to increase for everyone, even those with coverage, due to increased emergency room usage [1][12] - Rural hospitals and nursing homes, which rely on Medicaid, are at risk of closing [11] Fiscal Responsibility & Debt - The bill is considered fiscally irresponsible, with an estimated $4 trillion (4000 billion) increase to the national debt [4][5] - Republicans' claims of fiscal responsibility are being challenged [5] Political Strategy & Opposition - The bill defines the Republican party's position and is expected to be a significant factor in the upcoming House of Representatives elections [7] - Democrats are targeting 35 districts across the country where the bill's impact could lead to potential seat pickups [8][9] - The American people largely reject the bill, and opposition is growing as more information becomes available [1][7] Potential Economic Consequences - Energy costs and seafood prices are predicted to rise [8] - Access to basic nutrition support and healthy foods for children may be reduced [4] External Commentary - Elon Musk has described the bill as a "disgusting abomination" and threatened to fund primary challenges against Republicans who support it [14][15]

Joining us now, Republican Congressman of South Dakota, Dusty Johnson. Thanks for coming on the program. Uh, Congressman, when the speaker says he is working through, what does that mean.What are your observations about getting this bill to what where I know you want it to be, which is the finish line. I mean, the holdouts are concerned about good policy. They want to make sure that this bill, particularly in areas related to Medicaid, move our country in the right place.I spent two hours at the White House ...

Peter, uh, President Trump has not been shy about saying very directly there will be consequences for Republicans who don't fall in line. Um, beyond that, what's he doing. Well, you can see the West Wing here. That's the Marine Guard out front, which means the president is here in the West Wing.We believe he's taking meetings. We know over the course of the day he'll be meeting with some of those moderates, as Melanie noted, also meeting with some of the Freedom Caucus members here. But the bottom line for ...