All right, on that note, let's bring in Democratic Congressman Richie Torres of New York. He's a member of the Financial Services Committee. Congressman, always good to talk to you.Um, let's pick up that conversation about Medicaid cuts. I think it's important to bring these massive bills that can get so confusing and have so many different things in it to the street level. Let's go to the South Bronx and the district you represent.If this bill passes through the House, as most people expect it will, what d ...

Financial Impact - The tax cuts would provide the wealthiest households with a $12,000 annual increase [1] - The tax cuts would cost the poorest people $1,600 annually [1] - The bill would add $3.3 trillion to the national debt [14] - The tax cuts will become permanent and cost $4 trillion [6] Healthcare & Social Safety Net - An estimated 118 million more Americans would be uninsured by 2034 if the bill becomes law [1] - 3 million more people will not qualify for food stamps (SNAP benefits) [1] - The bill involves money being taken from Medicaid [6] Political Strategy & Impact - Democrats view the bill as potentially beneficial for their prospects in the 2026 midterms [5] - The legislation presents Democrats with an opportunity to highlight issues like healthcare accessibility and affordability [10] - There is a disconnect as Democrats are not doing enough messaging around the specific stories of Americans that will be harmed by this legislation [12] - The Republican party has shifted, with less focus on debt reduction and small government due to changes in their voter base [15][16][17]