And as we mentioned, it has been a very busy day on Capitol Hill. I want to pick back up with Republican Congressman from North Carolina, Greg Murphy. Um, Congressman, thanks for being with us. Thanks for rolling with the breaking news here a little bit.Um, I want to start with that Senate hearing today uh with former CDC director Susan Manarez where she said she was asked to approve every recommendation from this vaccine panel which now includes these um Kennedy appointed vaccine skeptics regardless of the ...

Lawmakers are only up here on Capitol Hill for six more days before the federal government shuts down. But House Republicans just out this morning with a brand new bill that will keep the government funded until November 21st. Now, this bill is known as clean.It doesn't really have much besides that extension and $30 million for member security. But that also means it does not have anything on healthcare. And that is what Democrats say they need if they Republicans want them to help support this bill and ke ...

Joining me now is California Congressman Jimmy Gomez, who serves on the Ways and Means Committee. Uh, welcome back to the show, Congressman. So, in addition to sending troops to Memphis, the Washington Post reports the administration has a plan to send 1,000 National Guard troops to Louisiana cities, question, was Los Angeles a successful test case for these actions? >> Uh, I don't think so. They spent over $120 million um sending in the National Guard as well as the Marines. Um last I heard there was 200 N ...

Democrats are signaling they're ready for a fight. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is taking a far tougher stance than he did back in March when he and nine other Democrats crossed the aisle to keep the government open. This time Schumer tells the Associated Press, quote, "Things have changed. " What's different now? Well, for one, public support for President Trump's so-called big beautiful bill remains underwater, down 22 points in the recent polls. And the most unpopular piece of that bill, deep cut ...

Economy & Tariffs - The Democratic Party initially predicted economic faltering and recession due to tariffs, but this hasn't occurred [2] - Concerns remain that tariffs will worsen inflation and affordability issues, especially for consumer goods [6] - There is disagreement on whether tariffs have significantly impacted prices [5] Economic Indicators & Performance - Job creation has decreased to near record lows [3] - Inflation reached a high of 9% but is now at 27% year-over-year [7] - Unemployment is at 42%, considered full employment, and GDP was 3% [7] Political Stance & Policy - Democrats advocate for a strong social safety net, including Social Security, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act [9][10] - The administration is accused of attacking these programs and nutritional assistance [10][12] - There are concerns about a bill that could negatively impact healthcare access and affordability [11] New York City Mayoral Race & Affordability - Affordability is a key issue in New York City, influencing the mayoral race [14][21][22] - One mayoral candidate is focused on addressing affordability, but his solutions are under scrutiny [14][23] - A proposed solution involves increasing the supply of affordable housing through public-private partnerships [24] Government & Free Market - The Trump administration is accused of attacking the free enterprise system and engaging in "pay to play" schemes [28][29] - There are concerns about political interference in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) [27][28] - The President is criticized for bullying corporations and individuals [31][32]

>> Welcome back to Squawk Box. >> Joining us right now, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. There is so much to talk to you about this morning, about everything that's going on in Washington, about the BLS, the fed.We could talk about Nvidia Democratic Party, but I want to start with this. And by the way, mea culpa on me too. So but I'm curious where you land.For the last several months, the Democratic Party, for the most part, has been publicly suggesting that because of these tariffs that the economy w ...

Healthcare Reform - The Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010 as part of the Obama administration's healthcare reform agenda [1]

Enrollees in Affordable Care Act-regulated health plans will likely see sharply higher premiums next year after insurers requested the largest premium rate increase since 2018. https://t.co/TQ2pMKwsaT ...

Healthcare Funding and Medicaid - The discussion revolves around potential Medicaid cuts and their impact on hospitals, particularly in New York [3][9][10] - A Republican Congressman argues Medicaid is set to grow by over 24% in the next 10 years, focusing on eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse [4][18] - Democrats claim the Congressional Budget Office projects $900 billion to $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts [9][19] - New York spends 83% more on Medicaid than the average of other states, leading to debates over mismanagement and expansive programs [5] - New York state spending has increased by $100 billion in one decade, contributing to debt and budget issues [6] Healthcare System Challenges in New York - New York faces challenges due to the state's mismanagement, leading to out-migration [6][7] - The state is allegedly spending billions on illegal immigrants, diverting funds from hospitals and healthcare [7] - Hospitals in New York are struggling due to decisions made by the state, particularly regarding Medicaid funding [13][14][17][34] - Safety net hospitals, heavily reliant on Medicaid and Medicare, face funding cuts from the state [14] Healthcare Access and Costs - The discussion highlights the issue of uninsured individuals receiving emergency care, with hospitals absorbing the costs and potentially passing them on through increased insurance rates [27][28][29][35] - The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is criticized for failing to address rising healthcare costs and premiums [31][32] - Consolidation within hospital systems has not resulted in promised economies of scale, contributing to the overall cost explosion in healthcare [32][33] Redistricting and Partisanship - The conversation shifts to redistricting, with concerns about the loss of competitive districts and the rise of partisan divides [38][39][44][45] - Both parties are accused of gerrymandering, and a bill is proposed to ban it nationwide [44] - New York is accused of initiating mid-decade redistricting for political gain [41][42][43]

Healthcare Policy & Political Landscape - Republican Senator Tom Tillis' decision not to seek reelection followed his opposition to Donald Trump's bill, which could potentially strip health insurance from hundreds of thousands of people [1][2] - The withdrawal of support for the bill by Tom Tillis suggests a disconnect between Washington Republicans' claims and the potential loss of health insurance for 500,000 to 1 million North Carolinians [2] - Expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina has provided health insurance to previously uninsured individuals, a benefit now threatened by Washington Republicans [3] Impact on Citizens & Political Response - The potential loss of health insurance is a significant concern for working families already struggling with everyday expenses [4] - There is a commitment to ensure North Carolinians are aware of the potential loss of life-saving health insurance [5] - The speaker aims to address the healthcare issue in Washington, emphasizing action over mere presence, and believes rural Americans will voice their concerns to their representatives [5]