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PRIMETIME FOCUS: The damage Trump has done to America’s veterans
MSNBC· 2026-03-09 02:48
In tonight's Primetime Focus, let's talk WE'LL TALK ABOUT HOW DONALD TRUMP SAYS HE LOVES THE TROOPS. TODAY, TO EVERY VETERAN, WE LOVE OUR VETERANS. WE SAY THE WORDS TOO OFTEN left unsaid.Thank you for your service. He has a strange way of showing that gratitude. There are about 40 ,000 troops fighting Trump's war with Iran right now.At some point, they will become veterans of the Iran war and will return home to programs that their president has gutted. 28 ,000 staffers at the VA were cut, which is the larg ...
'Toss out the DC insiders!' Roy Cooper wins NC primary | Full Speech
MSNBC· 2026-03-04 02:19
COOPER. LET'S GO RIGHT THERE NOW. AND THEN WE'LL COME BACK AND GET TEXAS VOTE IN JUST A moment.I'm humbled and excited to accept the Democratic nomination to become North Carolina's next United States Senator. I am grateful for my amazing wife Kristen and for my entire family. And I deeply appreciate the work of the people in this room and people across the state of North Carolina who've gotten us to this moment.I could not have been here without you. And I want to thank everybody who ran in this primary. I ...
State Of The Union 2026 Rapid Recap: Trump's Biggest Economic Remarks
CNBC· 2026-02-25 07:25
Members of Congress and my fellow Americans, our nation is back bigger, better, richer, and stronger than ever before. One of the primary reasons for our country's stunning economic turnaround, the biggest in history, were the Dow Jones broke 50,000 four years ahead of schedule. Were tariffs.I used these tariffs, took in hundreds of millions of dollars to make great deals for our country, both economically and on a national security basis. Everything was working well. Countries that were ripping us off for ...
What To Expect From Trump’s State Of The Union Address
CNBC· 2026-02-23 18:00
President Donald Trump is set to make his first State of the Union address of his second term. This State of the Union address will differ from the president's address to Congress last year. Last year, when he addressed Congress, the president was fresh off electoral victory.This time, he's heading into a midterm election that could seriously loosen his grip on power. And he finds himself down in the polls, especially on the economy, which used to be one of his top issues. The president's also delivering hi ...
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The Economist· 2026-02-20 19:30
With cuts to Medicaid, drug-pricing deals, the sudden ubiquity of “Make America Healthy Again” and the end of extra marketplace subsidies, few areas of health care will be left untouched by the Trump administration https://t.co/TJNxOU9g0r ...
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Boyle reveals damning data pushing Americans into bankruptcy under Trump
MSNBC· 2026-02-11 01:57
WEEK NIGHT FIND THAT DONALD TRUMP'S ECONOMIC POLICIES INCLUDING HIS TARIFFS ARE DRIVING A SURGE IN PERSONAL BANKRUPTCIES. THAT REPORT FROM HOUSE BUDGET COMMITTEE RANKING MEMBER BRENDAN BOYLE ANALYZES U .S. BANKRUPTCY COURT DATA AND FINES ON THE 11 % INCREASE NATIONWIDE YEAR-OVER-YEAR.FOLKS, THAT'S 55 ,000 MORE BANKRUPTCY FILINGS IN in 2025, then 2024, pushing the total number past half a million Americans. The report notes bankruptcies haven't been this high since 2019, the last time Donald Trump was presid ...
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Bloomberg· 2026-01-29 10:24
The price of health care tops the US public’s long list of economic worries ahead of the midterm elections https://t.co/aaxJdhVguF ...
The American people need stability and leadership: Gov. Healey slams Trump, GOP
MSNBC· 2026-01-23 16:10
The Democrats talk a lot about the affordability crisis in the United States of America. And yes, there is an affordability crisis, one created by Joe Biden's policies. You don't turn the Titanic IT TAKES TIME TO FIX WHAT WAS BROKEN.THAT WAS VICE PRESIDENT J .D. VANCE IN OHIO YESTERDAY WITH AN ANALOGY FOR THE U .S. ECONOMY THAT MANY FOUND puzzling given the eventual fate of the Titanic.Joining us now, Democratic Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts. She announced her re-election campaign earlier this week ...
Sen. Dave McCormick on 2026 priorities, future of health care and U.S. debt problem
CNBC Television· 2025-12-22 13:18
Government Accountability and Transparency - Senator McCormack initiated a letter to shareholders, mirroring practices from his business background, to enhance accountability and transparency with Pennsylvania constituents [1][2][3] - The letter aims to report on promises made, deliverables achieved, shortcomings identified, and future expectations, fostering engagement and forthright communication [2][3] Key Policy Areas and Progress - Senator McCormack highlighted progress in slowing the flow of fentanyl across borders, citing President Trump's agenda and congressional legislation, though noting 4,000 Pennsylvanians died from it last year [4] - Energy dominance and unlocking energy resources in Pennsylvania and America are identified as significant achievements [5] - Permitting reform is an area where faster progress is desired [6] - The working families tax cut, attributed to the Trump administration and Congress, has increased disposable income for American families [6] Challenges and Future Focus - Healthcare costs, energy prices, and housing prices require further attention and reduction [7] - The national deficit and $38 trillion of debt are significant concerns needing substantial progress [7] - The Affordable Care Act is viewed as failing to deliver lower costs, improved quality, or greater access, necessitating healthcare reform with transparency, competition, and consumer choice [11] - COVID subsidies are a point of contention, with Republicans unlikely to support their extension in current form due to fraud and subsidies for high-income earners [13] Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth - The current fiscal path is unsustainable, requiring a bipartisan process to address debt and deficit [19][21] - Senator McCormack expressed hope that appropriations bills could be passed to bend the spending curve [20] - Pro-growth policies, deregulation, energy dominance, and foreign investment are expected to drive strong economic growth [24][25] - Ensuring working families participate in economic growth remains a priority [26]
‘Huge disservice': Whip Clark hits GOP for health care chaos
MSNBC· 2025-12-19 02:37
This bill sets health care for the American people even back further. And what it is, it's a return to all the failed plans they've had in the past where people pay a lot of money for very little coverage. And many things are just not included.When we saw similar plans in 2017, there was no maternity care coverage. There was no addiction services for people. very limited mental health, sort of the the things that people need for their families.And what it really was saying is we are going to ignore the enti ...