Oklahoma’s situation highlights the barriers rural residents across the country will face in the wake of Medicaid cuts. https://t.co/UAlIzphlaO ...

family with >> Oh, you guys are doing um a lot for me. >> At this rural health clinic in California Central Valley, low-income patients depend on the services here to survive, both physically and financially. >> Do you live in a canyon or do you live up high.>> Dr. . Carson Chambers is the clinic's psychologist and says the majority of his patients rely on government assistance. >> There's no frills here. No one's taking advantage of anything.They're trying to survive. But now, social safety net programs ar ...

Right now in the nation's capital, activists fighting Medicaid cuts are holding a 60-hour vigil on the National Mall as millions brace for the impact of President Trump's big beautiful bill. It will slash nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid over the next 10 years. The White House says people with disabilities won't be affected by these cuts, but many are concerned their care will be limited.About 4 and a half million disabled Americans rely on Medicaid for home services that would otherwise be too expensive. A ...

Political Dynamics - Republican lawmakers are increasingly voting for legislation they openly criticize, indicating a growing trend within the party [1][2][3] - Fear of political repercussions from President Trump influences Republican lawmakers' voting decisions [4] - Republican Congressman Thomas Massie faced a Trump-backed primary challenge after voting against President Trump's mega bill [4] Legislative Actions - Lawmakers sometimes introduce bills to undo policies they initially voted for [2] - Some members express desires to modify aspects of bills, such as Medicaid cuts or gamblers tax, after the vote [2] - The contrast between lawmakers' complaints and their ultimate votes on legislation has intensified [3]

REPUBLICANS AFRAID OF. >> THAT WAS NBC'S GARRETT HAAKE WITH THAT REPORT. JOINING US NOW, DEMOCRATIC SENATOR CHRIS OF DELAWARE.HE SERVES ON BOTH THE FOREIGN RELATIONS AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEES. GOOD MORNING, SENATOR. ALWAYS GOOD TO TALK TO YOU.LET'S. WE HAVE PLENTY OF GROUND TO COVER WITH YOU, BUT LET'S START WITH THE EPSTEIN MATTER. AND FIRST, GET YOUR THOUGHT ABOUT THE POTENTIAL APPROPRIATENESS.YOU SIT ON THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, THE POTENTIAL APPROPRIATENESS OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL GOING TO VISIT GH ...

After years of hyping up the release of the Epstein files, Republicans are now working overtime to sweep it under the rug. As we mentioned the last block, late last night, House Republicans on the rules committee voted against legislation that would force the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. And when that legislation was brought to the House floor for a vote today, Republicans voted overwhelmingly against it, a 211 to 210 vote. That is now two times in less than 24 hours House Republicans ...

So, Governor, it's your it's your office of planning and budget that projected that $500 million less in revenue. You then tack onto it the possibility of having about the same amount in additional costs in the form of health care, food assistance. How does a state like yours fill that gap.Yeah, and this is affecting red states, blue states, it it doesn't matter. Fundamentally, uh Medicaid, which has been funded federally with the state MA match, is being cut back. What does that mean for Colorado.It means ...

Democratic Congressman Brennan Bole of Pennsylvania. He is the ranking member on the House Budget Committee. Congressman, thank you so much for joining us.Uh I remember that just a couple of months ago, this was a major story um that Trump was planning on or had been unilaterally anyway trying to defund uh public broadcasting, foreign aid. You've seen some um opposition from some Republican senators like Susan Collins, Lisa Marowski. What do you think the likelihood is that this actually gets through with l ...

Policy Impact - The bill includes Medicaid cuts, wealth transfer, and cuts to SNAP benefits, impacting a wide range of Americans [1] - The bill makes it harder to get and pay off student loans and prevents direct filing with the IRS [1] - The bill reallocates resources, such as moving a space shuttle from the Smithsonian to Texas, costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars [1] - Healthcare premiums are expected to increase, and hospitals may shut down due to the bill [1] Political Messaging & Strategy - Democrats need to effectively communicate the negative impacts of the bill to the American people [2] - The Democratic party lacks a united message, using 20 different names for the bill compared to the opposition's unified branding [2] - Voters are looking for a positive vision from the Democratic party, not just opposition to the current administration [3][4] - Democratic party should focus on promoting their own positive policies, such as expanding Medicare and Medicaid, increasing SNAP benefits, and supporting clean energy [4][5] Voter Sentiment - Voters are concerned about job losses, particularly among federal workers [1] - Voters express skepticism about the Democratic party's effectiveness despite financial contributions [2]

Healthcare Policy & Funding - A "big ugly bill" passed, facing criticism for unpopularity and potential Medicaid cuts [1] - Senator Josh Holly defends his vote despite concerns about Medicaid cuts and rural hospital funding [1] - The bill includes a fund for nuclear waste victims, but critics argue it's insufficient compared to healthcare losses and SNAP benefit reductions [2] - Missouri is projected to receive $1 billion in increased rural hospital funds [4] - Provider cuts in Missouri are delayed until the 2030s, with a goal to prevent them entirely through future legislation [4] Political Stance & Strategy - Senator Holly aims to ensure parts of the bill are never implemented, despite voting for it [2] - Senator Holly acknowledges disliking parts of the bill but emphasizes the importance of securing wins, such as healthcare expansion for nuclear waste survivors in Missouri [3] - Senator Holly expresses opposition to cutting rural hospitals, stating his view hasn't changed [5] - Senator Holly is willing to collaborate across the aisle to prevent rural hospital cuts [6]