Government Shutdown & Political Strategy - The program will not cover Donald Trump's potential third term, focusing instead on the issues he is trying to distract from, such as the Epstein files and government shutdown [1] - Speaker Mike Johnson fears public talk of a third term for Donald Trump, believing it hurts Republicans' chances of reelection to the House of Representatives [1] - House Republicans have been given a long vacation during the government shutdown, now in its 28th day [1] - Republicans are accused of weaponizing hunger by blocking funding for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP), which affects 40% children [2] Healthcare Crisis & Policy - A Republican healthcare crisis is looming, with potential healthcare costs skyrocketing for millions of Americans [2] - There is no Republican healthcare plan in Congress, and Republicans have repeatedly tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act [2][5] - A $536 billion cut to Medicare is possible if Congress doesn't act due to the "one big ugly bill" [5] Tariffs & Trade - A majority of US senators, including five Republicans, voted against Donald Trump's tariffs on imports from Brazil [6] - The president imposed a 40% tariff tax on Brazil [6] - Tariffs are considered taxes on the American people, not paid by foreign countries [10][11] - Donald Trump imposed a new tariff on everything imported from Canada because Canada showed a TV ad quoting Republican President Ronald Reagan [14] Food Aid & SNAP Benefits - Money is running out for food stamps, potentially cutting off 40 million people, including 16 million children, from nutrition [34][35] - A standalone bill to keep food stamps going could easily pass with bipartisan support, but the House Speaker is not calling the House back into session [35][36] - 37% of residents are on SNAP in a county in Kentucky where 88% of votes were cast for Trump [39]

Well, we will not be covering Donald Trump's third term. Donald Trump will not serve a third term. Donald Trump will not run for a third term. Donald Trump's name will not appear on a presidential ballot in any state.So, we won't be covering the third term. And we won't be talking about the possibility of a third term because it's impossible. But Donald Trump wants us to talk about him running for a third term because it will distract from the Epstein files and it will distract from the cruelty he is imposi ...

Healthcare Subsidies and the ACA - The ACA has faced challenges since its inception, with additional subsidies added during COVID-19, raising questions about the system's fundamental structure [1] - The administrator does not support extending the COVID-era subsidies in their current form, advocating for a more robust improvement of the ACA [1] - Original ACA models anticipated a 50/50 split between private sector and government-subsidized exchange participants, but it's currently 95% government-subsidized [1] Government Spending and Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants - An investigation revealed over $1 billion spent on healthcare for undocumented immigrants in just a few months across half a dozen states [1] - Federal funds are not supposed to be used for undocumented immigrants' healthcare, but states may co-mingle funds, leading to unintended consequences [1] - States are already returning hundreds of millions of dollars, implying recognition of improper payments [1] Drug Pricing and Negotiations - The president claims to be cutting drug prices by percentages exceeding 100%, citing examples where prices have been significantly reduced [2] - The US pays three times more for the same drugs compared to overseas markets [4] - Signed contracts exist with manufacturers, including Pfizer and AstraZeneca, to lower drug prices [5][7] - Fertility drug prices were reduced from $242 to $10 [5] - The administration is working to ensure Medicaid patients receive most favored nation drug pricing [9] Government Shutdown and Healthcare Policy - The government shutdown hinders discussions and compromises needed to evolve the healthcare system [2] - Reopening the government with a clean continuing resolution is necessary to allow federal employees to contribute to healthcare policy development [2]

Donald Trump's government shutdown is now the third longest in American history and the American people are feeling the shutdown pain more and more each day. Social Security offices are now closing across the country. States are warning of possible disruptions in SNAP benefits and thousands of federal workers, thousands folks and our military families as well are facing immense financial uncertainty.Donald Trump couldn't care less. As the New York Times notes, unlike past presidents, Mr. . Trump appears to ...

US Government Shutdown & Budget - The Republican party is refusing to negotiate on the budget, leading to a government shutdown [2][4] - Democrats possess leverage due to the need for their votes to fund the budget [3] - The current budget is a continuation of Trump's budget, which is unfavorable to healthcare and favors increased spending for ICE and DHS, along with massive tax cuts [9][10] - The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is facing potential layoffs of 80% of its employees due to the shutdown [6][7] International Relations & Military Actions - Israel launched air strikes on southern Gaza after a ceasefire, raising concerns about lasting peace [14] - The US military conducted strikes on alleged drug smuggling ships in the Caribbean Sea, killing three passengers [20] - The legality of these strikes is questioned, with concerns raised about extrajudicial killings [21] - The US President is accused of waging a war against Venezuela under the guise of fighting fentanyl, despite the fact that fentanyl does not originate from Venezuela [22] Political Criticism & Executive Power - The Republican party is criticized for blindly supporting President Trump and enabling him to violate laws [25][26] - President Trump is accused of abusing executive power by shutting down programs, freezing spending, and targeting Democratic areas [11][12] - The House of Representatives is effectively shut down, granting President Trump unchecked executive power [12]

We've got much more. Millions of people around the country who are expected to take to the streets today in another round of the no kings protests against President Trump. This grassroots movement comes as congressional Democrats are taking their own stand, continuing to vote against reopening the government until the expiring healthc care subsidies are addressed.Joining us now, New York Democratic Congresswoman Clark, who also serves as the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Congresswoman, thank you ...

So, uh, David Ducker, in your latest opinion piece for Bloomberg, you examine how Republicans are handling this shutdown and the future of Obamacare subsidies, writing in part, quote, Republicans, including Trump, have basically acknowledged that they are going to have to support some sort of legislation to maintain the availability of health insurance under Obamacare. Many of their constituents rely on the subsidies. Republicans in this fight have positioned themselves all along as the party against shutti ...

He CERTAINLY hammered the YES on 'healthcare' THO!MFER HAS SAID IT 16+ TIMES!?THE LINE WAS OVER / UNDER 5...Easy (@EasyEatsBodega):Bernie took the 'No' on saying Shutdown 10+ times.There is no other explanation... ...

Joining us now, MSNBC Capitol Hill reporter Kevin Fry, Susan Delpersio, Republican strategist. Also with us, Basil Michael, Democratic strategist and professor of practice at the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University. They are both our MSNBC political analysts.And Kevin, another round of votes today as both parties are still totally dug in. Is there any end in sight to this standoff. >> Quite frankly, no.I mean, you saw the officeman of management and budge budget today go so far as to essen ...

Government Shutdown & Healthcare - The government shutdown is impacting constituents with increased health insurance premium rates, potentially doubling if Republicans don't act [1] - Restarted student loan payments and rising grocery/utility prices exacerbate the financial strain on Americans during the shutdown [1] - Republicans' healthcare "fix" involves slashing Medicaid by $1 trillion, impacting 15 million Americans and leading to rural hospital closures [7] - The speaker of the House is accused of delaying government operations and healthcare fixes due to external influence [13] Political Disputes & Accusations - Republicans are accused of prioritizing fundraising with wealthy donors over governing and addressing the needs of the American people [1] - The speaker of the House is accused of spreading lies and prioritizing political maneuvering over governing [9][10] - The speaker of the House is criticized for refusing to swear in a newly elected member, allegedly to avoid releasing certain files [9] - Republicans are accused of breaking their word on appropriations bills and undermining Congressional authority [11][12] Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Subsidies - Concerns are raised about the expiration of ACA subsidies, with potential negative impacts on constituents [1][6] - The speaker of the House claims the ACA subsidy issue doesn't expire until the end of December and blames Democrats for the expiration date [4] - Public opinion, including Republicans and MAGA voters, supports maintaining ACA subsidies [6]