SNAP Benefits & Food Security - Potential SNAP benefit cuts threaten food security for 42 million Americans, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, and over 1 million veterans [3] - The Trump administration is accused of prioritizing other expenditures over SNAP, despite having over $5 billion in emergency funds available [4] - Republicans are allegedly willing to cut SNAP benefits to pressure Democrats on healthcare, using food assistance as a bargaining chip [5][6] - The Trump administration's legal justification for withholding SNAP benefits is questioned, especially considering their past actions [8] - Potential SNAP benefit cuts could disproportionately impact states like Louisiana, home to key Republican leaders [9] Political & Policy Context - The Trump administration is accused of attempting to cut $186 billion from SNAP, representing the largest cut to nutritional assistance in American history [10] - The administration's arguments for not extending Affordable Care Act tax credits are being challenged, as individuals face potential premium increases of $1,000 to $2,000 per month [14] - The speaker of the house indicated Republicans are willing to starve children and seniors and women and veterans and American families in order to put pressure on Democrats to continue Republican efforts to gut health care of everyday Americans [5] - A judge is expected to rule on the legality of withholding SNAP benefits, with the expectation that benefits should be implemented by November 1st if the ruling is favorable [11]

Joining us now, Punchable News co-founder and MSNBC political analyst Jake Sherman, senior writer at The Dispatch, and MSNBC contributor David Ducker, and MSNBC reporter Nami Auan Wu, who joins us from Rome, Georgia, which is Marjgerie Taylor Green's district. All right, Jake, where are we at today. Same place we've been, Katie.But I I will say, you know, there was something interesting that happened this morning in a House Democratic caucus meeting. House Democrats got a poll um that they are often times p ...

From @WSJopinion: An underappreciated question of the shutdown is whether the GOP will re-enter the debate on healthcare—and go on offense on ObamaCare’s failures https://t.co/2vmdBtXygW ...

Joining us now, the president of the American Federation of Government Employees, the largest federal workers union, Ever Kelly. He is calling on Congress to end this shutdown. Mr.. Kelly, thank you for being with us. Um, your name has been invoked many times over the past 24 hours. So, we want to get get your take on things, but first, what is your initial reaction to the injunction barring Donald Trump from executing mass layoffs of federal workers.You know, I'm excited about it because, you know, anytime ...

There are two government programs at the center of the government shutdown. Obamacare, which has been the sticking point between Democrats and Republicans that is keeping the shutdown going, and federal food benefits that are commonly known as SNAP. It is about to run out of money because the Trump White House decided not to use emergency money to keep it going.That is a decision that Speaker Mike Johnson came out in support of today. And so far, both parties have made no progress in reopening the governmen ...

comes as food assistance for roughly 42 million Americans is set to run out on Saturday, while the Trump administration says it will not use emergency funds to send out federal food aid. That comes as the country's largest union of federal workers is calling on Congress to pass a short-term funding bill and immediately end the shutdown. In a statement yesterday, the American Federation of Government Employees national president argued the shutdown is an avoidable crisis harming American families and workers ...

And joining me now is Democratic Congressman from North Carolina, Don Davis. He's also a member of the House Agriculture Committee. Thank you so much, Congressman, for being here. So, some 1.4% million people in your state of North Carolina could see their SNAP benefits run dry by November 1st. What's your message to those people in your state who are now scared, frankly, that they might not have basic necessities? >> The message is, and it should be loud and clear, it's time to get the govern government up ...

Healthcare Evolution & Technology - Healthcare is undergoing a significant shift due to technology, moving towards a patient-centric model [21][22] - The relationship between doctors and patients is evolving, with doctors becoming more like health coaches [21][27] - Personalized medicine is growing, driven by patient self-organization and data sharing [25][26] Factors Influencing Health - Traditional healthcare only accounts for 10% of health outcomes [14] - Genetics contribute 30% to health, while behavior and environment account for 60% [14] - Prevention is increasingly recognized as more effective than cure [18] Data & AI Impact - The cost of sequencing the human genome has decreased dramatically from $100 million to under $500 [15] - AI is rapidly advancing, with general AI models performing better than medical candidates on licensing exams [19][20] - Technology enables continuous monitoring of vital signs, providing patients with more data than physicians typically have [22][23]

imagine a younger version of me, you know, a much cuter version of me. So, I was think 14, 15 years old and I had to wake up very early. I had to get to the hospital at 6:00 a.m. So, a little about myself, I have no problem staying up very late, right. So, if you want me to stay up till 8:00 a.m. the next day, not a problem. But to wake up early is always a challenge.But I needed to wake up early because I needed to see a specialist. And the assumption is that if I wake up early, I get to see the specialist ...

Tonight, impacts of the government shutdown intensifying with key benefits on the brink of running out for millions more Americans. >> We expect to see a huge influx in people utilizing the pantry. >> The US Department of Agriculture says SNAP food assistance will stop starting November 1st for about 42 million people.That same day, open enrollment begins for the Affordable Care Act, and premiums are expected to reach record highs. Michaela Butler, a nurse, says she's concerned for her patients. We're going ...