Well, today the vacancy where Donald Trump's mind is supposed to be was on grim display once again. And this is an important day to consider the workings of Donald Trump's mind because this is the day that he and Marco Rubio are celebrating starving children to death in the middle of a famine in Africa. This is the day Donald Trump and Marco Rubio are celebrating the removal of previously paid for lifesaving AIDS medication for patients in Africa where a program started by Republican President George W.Bush ...

We could call out each of the 50 Republicans who voted yes, but we want to focus on some special attention, if you will, Lisa Marowski, because she expressed genuine reservations about the bill and voted for it anyway. Even after she voted yes, she claimed to reporters that she didn't like the legislation she just voted for. Folks, where's the courage. Where is the backbone on the legislation.Heads to back to the house and speaker Johnson has promised to get it to the president's desk by Friday. Joining us ...

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In President Trump's controversial spending bill, there are few things more controversial, including within his own party as how it changes the way states receive Medicaid funds and instead creates a $25 billion fund to support rural hospitals. Critics say that is not enough and will cost lives. So, what can Democrats do about it.Joining me now is Democratic Senator Ed Marky of Massachusetts. It's good to see you, Senator. And you and your Democratic colleagues have pointed this out that Republican healthc ...

Joining us now, Democratic Senator Chris Van Golland from Maryland. He sits on both the budget and appropriations committee. Senator, we appreciate your time on a very busy day.First, you called the budget bill, quote, a fraud on the American people that would make even Enrod scammers blush. Strong words there. So, is there anything that your party, Democrats, can do to stop the progression of this bill.Well, Ariel, it's good to be with you. Uh, we are making all the arguments and we're urging people from a ...

Legislative Action & Political Strategy - The Senate is working on changes to the House-passed reconciliation bill with a July 4th deadline [1][2] - The Senate aims to make changes to the bill, but they are not expected to be radical [4] - Senate leadership is actively listening to members' concerns and incorporating ideas to ensure the bill's passage [5][6] - Securing the border, national security, and energy are key priorities for the bill [3] Fiscal & Economic Considerations - The bill is considered important for the economy and the prosperity of many people [6] - Maintaining current tax levels is a priority [3] Benefit Programs & Healthcare - Focus on ensuring benefits reach those who deserve and need them, specifically regarding SNAP and Medicaid [8][13] - Addressing waste, fraud, and abuse within benefit programs is crucial [9] - States are on tight budgets, and the federal government will consider this when implementing changes to programs like SNAP [10] - Medicaid is the fastest-growing part of the healthcare system and needs to be controlled [15] - Implementing work requirements and more frequent eligibility attestations for Medicaid beneficiaries are being considered [14] - The expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act is being reviewed to preserve benefits for those who qualify [13]