Joining us now, Democratic Congressman Jason Crowe of Colorado. He's a combat veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee as well as the House Intelligence Committee. Congressman, thanks for being with us this morning.Uh, as this recess for the summer gets underway, what are you hearing most from your constituents. >> Well, my colleagues are absolutely right. Economics, the cost of housing, the fact that it is excruciatingly difficult to raise a family in America today.Those are the things that ...

The last word with Jonathan Kart in for Lawrence starts right now. Hey. Hey, Jonathan.I almost said Lawrence. Hey, Jonathan. Lawrence.Jonathan. Look, I'll take it. Being called Lawrence is like a is not like it is a high compliment.I'll take it. Totally. Yes.Well, there you go. I would be happy to be called Lawrence, too. So, I will I'm glad you're taking it as a compliment.Yes, ma'am. Go enjoy the rest of your evening. Thank you so much.Have a great show. Thank you, Jen. Tonight, Donald Trump is changing h ...

Right now, House lawmakers are at home in their districts as members on both sides of the aisle look to their look to pitch their constituents on the impacts of the president's sweeping agenda law ahead of next year's midterm elections. It all comes as Vice President JD Vance was in Ohio yesterday taking direct aim at Democratic Congresswoman Amelia Sykes, who's running in one of the top house battleground districts for opposing the package. >> Amelia Sykes is not here today. And you know why she's not here ...

Dr. Mehmet Oz, now head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, lays it out plain: healthcare isn’t just a cost, it’s an investment to win the future. Want to fix Medicare, Medicaid, and save America trillions? Dr Oz says get people healthy, working, and off government dependency. On Decoding Retirement, Dr. Oz tells host Bob Powell that he is cutting waste within Medicare and Medicaid - and demanding results. He backs work requirements as common sense and insists medical debt must be tackled throu ...

There are more than 18 million Americans over the age of 65. Most of them have low income. Most of them are threatened by illness and medical expenses that they cannot afford.And through this new law, Mr. . President, every citizen will be able in his productive years when he's earning to ensure himself against the ravages of illness in his old age. This insurance will help pay for care in hospitals, in skilled nursing homes, or in the home.That was President Lyndon B. Johnson speaking at the signing ceremo ...

Welcome back. Joining me now is House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Speaker Johnson, welcome back to Meet the Press.Great to be with you. Well, it is great to have you. You just heard my conversation with Congressman Massie, Congressman Kana.So, let me start off with this question. Why did you adjourn the House early. and does it run the risk of feeding the perception that there's something to hide in the Epstein matter.Uh, look, these are all important questions. Let me be absolutely clear as we have ...

Fiscal Policy & Social Safety Net - The Trump administration's tax cuts, while benefiting some, are funded by reducing support for programs like Medicaid, impacting vulnerable populations [1] - These tax cuts represent the largest cutback in the U S social safety net in history relative to GDP, exceeding Reagan's 1981 cuts and Clinton's welfare reform [2] - An estimated 10 million to 12 million people could lose Medicaid benefits, affecting access to ancillary services like transportation to hospitals and rehab facilities [3] - Reduced government support may lead to increased healthcare costs for everyone, as people seek care later and in more critical conditions [5] - The bill shifts wealth from the poorest to the wealthiest, raising concerns about its macroeconomic impact and long-term growth [7] Economic Impact & Investment - Deficits resulting from the bill could damage the economy by cutting back on R&D, education, and infrastructure investments [8] - A proposed $1,000 savings account for newborns may be too small to significantly impact families' lives, with administrative costs potentially outweighing benefits [9][10] - The US invests a lower percentage of its GDP in early care and education compared to other developed countries [11] - Market forces alone cannot solve the childcare crisis, necessitating government intervention and public support [12][13] Generational & Societal Concerns - Younger families face greater economic strain due to debt, housing costs, and healthcare expenses that have outpaced inflation [14][15] - Borrowing to fund the bill poses risks to the economy that may outweigh the benefits of new programs, potentially harming future generations [17]

Uh, in the meantime, the National Governor Association is holding its summer meeting starting today and tomorrow in Colorado Springs. The current chairman, Democratic Governor Jared Poliss of Colorado, will be passing the gavl to Republican Governor Kevin State of Oklahoma, who will serve as the new chair of the NGA. Democratic Governor Wesmore of Maryland will serve as the new vice chair.And the incoming chairman, Governor Stit, joins us now along with the incoming vice chair, Governor Moore. A bipartisan ...

So, Mr. . Attorney General, you California is one of the states that sued about President Trump's efforts to try to overturn birthright citizenship. We did get the Supreme Court ruling uh a few weeks ago that sort of, as the governor just said, sort of knocks down some of these nationwide injunctions.However, a federal appeals court upheld an injunction yesterday that blocked an effort by the president to restrict birthright citizenship. Talk to us about your efforts on this front. The court's decision yest ...

The Big Beautiful Bill needlessly disrupts Medicaid while ensuring little to no reform or savings (via @opinion) https://t.co/MAJjE6LFUz ...