Well, today, of course, first he lied. That was Donald Trump's very first choice today when confronted with his own words from as long ago as last week about releasing the video of the second missile strike on what was left of a tiny open boat in the Caribbean, more than 1500 miles away from the United States. The second missile fired at two men clinging to what was left of the wreckage of that small boat killed them, bringing the total death count from that two missile strike on that little boat to 11.The ...

One thing she did want to talk about, Congress's failure to pass spending bills, meaning that she has found it hard to get funds for projects in her district. >> It's an utter failure, not just to the people in my district, but the every district across the country. >> We met Green, 51, in her district in Georgia.Before Congress, she ran her family's construction company, then opened up her own CrossFit gym. Affordability is a real issue. >> President says it's not. Says it's a hoax.Affordability. >> It's o ...

the last one with Allieville, she starts right now. Hey, Allie. There was so much great stuff in your show tonight, but I'm important to play that Dan Bongino clip, right? Where he just says it out there. It's like, yeah, I used to have opinions that weren't based in fact, and now I'm the deputy director of the FBI, so I have to be based in fact, but one day I'll be back in that. It's like, what are you talking about? I'm taking a brief hiatus from pushing conspiracy theories for profit. That was weird. Jus ...

For some reason, Republicans have had a hangup about the Affordable Care Act from start to finish. And it really has resulted in many things that people, it's been 15 years. They forgot that people were denied insurance because of pre-existing conditions, that being a woman was a preexisting condition, having cancer or the the things that were there.They never liked it. But they've never come up with an alternative. And here's the reality.Too many people can't afford health insurance right now. We're alread ...

Joining me now, Michigan Democratic Senator Gary Peters. It's good to see you, Senator. So, the Senate Majority Leader says it's on Democrats to get this done and that you don't have a path or a plan.Are Democrats the problem now. >> Uh, we are not the problem. I mean, we're the ones that have been fighting tooth and nail to get an extension. It's pretty clear that if we don't get an extension, we're going to have millions of people that are going to be priced out of uh getting health insurance that are goi ...

In just a month, the cost of health insurance will skyrocket for millions of Americans. With premiums set to rise, some lawmakers who are trying to offset some of that pain by extending the Obamacare tax credits now appear to be losing faith in those negotiations. You might recall healthcare was the key sticking point for Democrats during the government shutdown.Well, then last month, a group of eight Democrats crossed the aisle to help Republicans end the shutdown. In exchange, they were promised a vote on ...

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that individuals aged 65 and over are likely eligible for Medicare, but many explore alternatives like Medicare Advantage due to original Medicare's limitations and high costs [1][2] - Medicare Advantage plans are administered by private insurers and offer different premiums and rules compared to original Medicare, often providing more covered services [2][4] - Suze Orman emphasizes the importance of paying attention to Medicare Advantage plans, as terms, premiums, and provider networks can change annually, unlike original Medicare [4][5] Group 2 - Orman advises Medicare Advantage members to review their plans each year during open enrollment to ensure they have the right coverage and continuity of care with their chosen providers [5][6] - It is recommended to compare different Medicare Advantage plans annually to find the best coverage suited to current healthcare needs, including checking which doctors are in-network [6][7] - Members of Medicare Advantage plans have a high success rate of 80% in appeals after initial coverage denials, highlighting the importance of understanding the plan's details [7]

Why have health care costs been at the epicenter of the government shutdown negotiations. >> I mean, essentially, we're having a kind of proxy debate over the high and rising costs of health care and health insurance in the United States. So, the specific issue at the center of the government shutdown has been the enhanced subsidies which were passed by Congress as part of the CO 19 relief package back in 2021.So the way I think about this is that the United States during the pandemic kind of temporarily en ...

Economic Concerns & Affordability Crisis - The economy in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) is in a recession due to the current administration's policies [1] - Many constituents are feeling a disconnect between the President's claims of a strong economy and their lived experiences, particularly regarding affordability [1] - The shutdown was an exclamation mark on months of attacks on Virginia jobs and economy [1] - There's a perception that the administration is out of touch with the economic realities faced by average Americans, focusing on issues like the "price of Greenland" rather than the "price of groceries" [1] - The affordability crisis includes high rent, unaffordable housing, and expensive groceries, impacting voters' decisions [2] - Some Americans are making difficult choices, such as eating inexpensive meals to afford healthy food for their families, while the President is perceived as focusing on luxury [6] Political Implications & Healthcare - Voters punished those who didn't stand up for them against economic hardship [1] - Republicans face political damage if they don't address the healthcare affordability crisis, particularly regarding ACA tax premiums [8][9][10] - A poll indicated that a Republican candidate trails by 15 points if they let the premium tax credit expire, showing bipartisan support for its extension [9] Government Shutdown & Impact on Workers - The government shutdown inflicted maximum pain on Americans, exemplified by the willingness to allow 40 to 1 million Americans to go hungry [1] - Federal workers, including air traffic controllers, have faced abuse, financial hardship, and job losses due to the administration's actions [16][17] - Air traffic controllers are taking on odd jobs to make ends meet, highlighting the economic strain [15][16] - Some federal workers are making $50 to $60 thousand a year in small airports [17]

Government Shutdown Impact - The federal government shutdown is now tied for the longest in US history, reaching day 35 [1] - Transportation Secretary warns of potential flight delays and cancellations, and possible US airspace closures if the government does not reopen [2] Political Developments - Senators rejected a bill to reopen the government for the 14th time [2] - A small but growing movement among moderate senators is attempting to break the impasse and end the shutdown [3][4] - The proposed deal involves a vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and moving forward with appropriations bills for government funding [5][6] Affordable Care Act (ACA) Subsidies - Expiring ACA subsidies are a major sticking point for Democrats, with concerns about rising costs for Americans [7] - A small business owner cited health insurance costs rising to $22,000 per year for a family of three [8] - 22 million Americans could see their premiums increase significantly in the next year if ACA subsidies are not extended [9] - A bipartisan group in the House proposed a two-year extension of ACA funds with income caps phasing out between $200,000 and $400,000, and measures to combat fraud [10] Election Day Implications - Enthusiasm is a key factor in midterm and off-year elections [11] - The election will test the turnout of the "MAGA" base with Donald Trump not on the ballot [12]