Joining me now is California Attorney General Rob Bont, one of the state attorney generals suing the Trump administration. Thank you so much for joining me, Mr. . Attorney General.Really appreciate it. >> Thanks for having me. Great to be with you. >> Well, it's great to have you.What was your reaction to that judge's ruling and the fact that the judge didn't say the USDA has to disperse the funds. >> Well, we were gratified that not just one, but two different courts found in our favor. They reflected our ...

Approval Ratings & Political Sentiment - Donald Trump's approval rating is at its lowest, with only 39% of Americans approving of his job as president [1] - Among Americans under 29, only 20% approve of Trump's job performance, a 30 percentage point drop since February [2] - There's a perception of "complete political indifference" from Trump towards the suffering of non-tech oligarch billionaire [5][6] - Trump is perceived to be wrapped in his own hubris, listening to billionaires and millionaires at Mara Lago [7][8] - Support among Hispanic voters, crucial in 2025, is collapsing [9] Economic Policies & Impact - 35% of Americans approve of Trump's handling of jobs in the economy, and 31% approve of his handling of inflation [2] - Trump continues tariffs that have raised costs for all Americans and refuses to extend SNAP benefits [3] - The administration's priority is building a ballroom, while 1 in 5 American children rely on SNAP benefits [11][15] - Beef prices are up, and turkey prices are up by almost 40% going into Thanksgiving [17][18] - In the first administration, farmers lost a large part of their market share to China because of tariffs [19] - The Trump administration's bailout of farmers primarily benefited the biggest farmers, with $8.4 billion going to them [20]

Legal & Policy - Half of US states are suing the Trump administration over halting food stamps [1]

Legal & Policy - States are suing the Trump Administration to maintain food stamp access during the government shutdown [1]

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About 42m Americans use SNAP, formerly known as food stamps. With a reduction in federal funding, one state will be hit particularly hard https://t.co/08MM4YGtOMPhoto: Erin Schaff/The New York Times/Redux/Eyevine https://t.co/mkb9SqcorP ...

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 ...

Fiscal Policy & Deficit Concerns - The industry emphasizes the importance of avoiding tax increases for Americans [3] - The industry expresses concern that the Senate bill could add up to $1 trillion of additional deficits [5] - The industry believes deficits should go down to combat inflation and lower interest rates [8] - The industry highlights the need for more cost savings to combat inflation and lower interest rates [12] - The industry notes that the House bill assumed 26% economic growth and aimed to be roughly break-even, with a potential $72 billion increase in deficits over a decade [4] Welfare & Work Requirements - The industry advocates for work requirements for those receiving benefits like Medicaid and food stamps [15] - The industry aims to return to the common sense welfare reform of the 1990s [16] - The industry points out that Medicaid benefits are projected to increase by 30% over the next 10 years under the proposed bill [19] - The industry wants to ensure that food stamp dollars are redirected to those who most need them with appropriate eligibility checks [20] Energy Policy - The industry opposes subsidizing inefficient energy that enriches the Chinese [6] - The industry wants to terminate the Green New Deal subsidies [5][8] State and Local Tax Caps - The industry opposes rewarding blue state high tax jurisdictions with a big pop to the state and local tax caps, which could cost another $350 billion [17]