Today, millions of American families are dealing with stress and anxiety over their access to food and health insurance on day 33 of the shutdown. Mounting frustration with congressional deadlock coming from all corners of the country, from kitchen tables to the Oval Office. Both House Party leaders having their say this morning.>> This is not about winning a political uh contest here. Real people are losing. The American people are hurting.He is a big-hearted president. He wants everybody to get their serv ...

WELL, DEMOCRATS IN WASHINGTON BELIEVE THEY HAVE FOUND A WINNING ISSUE IN THEIR BATTLE OVER HEALTH CARE. THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, NOW THE 2ND LONGEST IN US HISTORY. DEMOCRATS ESSENTIALLY SAYING.ANY BILL TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT HAS TO INCLUDE AN EXTENSION OF HEALTHCARE SUBSIDIES WHICH ARE SET TO EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE YEAR. DO YOU BELIEVE DEMOCRATS HAVE PICKED THE RIGHT FIGHT. WELL, I'D SAY YOU'RE WELCOME TO AMERICA, I MEAN RURAL AND RED STATES THAT ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE DEMOCRATS ...

Democrats getting a little bit tight right now. Uh it's their constituents, a lot of them that uh in some of these inner cities that that going to need SNAP uh to survive and they're getting a lot of calls and the pressure is going to be put on them. A lot of people need to go back to work.A lot of a lot of young men that are on SNAP that uh should be working. >> Uh anyhow, >> wait. No, wait. No, no, no.Let's let's let that let's let that sink in. Mike. Uh, >> yeah.>> Tommy Tarville, >> a guy who held up th ...

craft's getting a little bit tight right now. Uh it's their constituents, a lot of them that uh in some of these inner cities that that's going to need SNAP uh to survive and they're getting a lot of calls and the pressure is going to be put on them. A lot of people need to go back to work.A lot of a lot of young men that are on SNAP that uh should be working. >> Wait. Uh anyhow, >> wait. No, wait. No, no, no.Let's let's let that let's let that sink in. Mike. Uh, >> yeah.>> Tommy Tarville, >> a guy who held ...

and we are covering Donald Trump's efforts to test or abuse federal powers. He made an unusual address to American soldiers overseas. You may recall the many lectures that have been delivered by politicians often in the Republican party about how politics must stop at the wat's edge.Take a listen to yourself about how the president sounded discussing things like his politicized crackdown on what he says are the problems that are only in certain places. basically cities run by the opposition party. He has le ...

Healthcare & Social Safety Net - The bill under discussion is projected to harm the American public by potentially impacting healthcare (Medicaid and Obamacare) and food assistance programs [2][5] - Independent analysts and the Congressional Budget Office corroborate the harmful effects of the bill, with governors from both parties expressing concerns about Medicaid cuts [4][5] - The speaker claims the bill strengthens the social safety net, but critics argue it removes millions of dollars from food assistance, impacting states and potentially affecting 16-17 million people [9][11][12] - The cuts are perceived as a transfer of wealth from the middle class and working-class families to the wealthiest individuals through permanent tax cuts [8] - Healthcare, particularly Medicaid, is considered a critical issue affecting numerous families across the country [7] Immigration & Security - The bill significantly increases funding for ICE, potentially exceeding the combined budgets of intelligence agencies like the FBI [14][15] - Concerns are raised that increased ICE funding could lead to deportations and arrests without due process, impacting communities [15][16] - Approximately 60% of individuals apprehended have not been convicted of any crime, raising questions about the rationale for increased ICE funding [16] Political Strategy & Accountability - The vote on the bill is linked to the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, with potential consequences for Republicans in competitive districts [1][2][3] - Democrats aim to win back the majority in 2026 to stop the "Trump agenda" [3] - Democrats express willingness to work with Republicans on tax cuts for middle-class and low-income families but claim Republicans prioritized tax cuts for billionaires [20][21] - Oversight and accountability are key priorities for Democrats, particularly regarding Donald Trump's alleged corruption and foreign investment deals [23][24]

Fiscal Policy & Debt - The bill is projected to add $4 trillion to the national debt [2] - The bill could lead to deficits reaching 8% of GDP, a level almost unprecedented during peacetime without external shocks [2] - Future reconciliation packages are promised to cut the deficit, but the means to achieve this, especially without raising taxes on the wealthy, are unclear [6][7] Tax Implications & Distribution - The tax breaks in the bill may negatively impact poorer, working-class Americans while benefiting the wealthy [3] - Approximately 60% of the benefits are expected to go to individuals earning over $220,000 [14] - Certain aspects of the bill, such as no tax on tips, the child tax credit, and permanent no tax on overtime, could be supported in isolation [14] Market & Economic Impact - The bond market's reaction to the bill has been surprisingly muted [8] - There is a concern that tariff policy is slowing the economy, which, combined with massive deficit spending, could put pressure on interest rates [10] - Permanent expensing and making tax cuts permanent could be attractive to businesses and spur investment [12][13]