The cost-sharing requirements on beneficiaries above the federal poverty line is the most notable item in a menu of Medicaid cuts seen by the Prospect.
Republicans
Posted inPolitics
How to Tie Up the Most Precious Resource in Washington
Democrats can use the Congressional Review Act to force votes on many Trump regulatory actions. A decision by Senate Republicans could widen the opportunity.
Posted inTAP
Trump’s Weakness Shows Through
Today on TAP: The executive order purporting to cut NPR and PBS funding was supposed to go through Congress, but Trump had to go it alone.
Posted inEducation in America
The Culture War Comes Home to Florida International University
Gov. Ron DeSantis installs another far-right ally to lead one of the state’s top schools as he tightens his control over public universities and colleges.
Posted inEconomic Policy
House Republicans Take Their Turn at Ravaging CFPB
Kneecapping the consumer financial protection agency would do much to enable fraud, and next to nothing to reduce federal expenditures.
Posted inEducation in America
Republicans Opt to Make Education an Upper-Class Privilege
The goal is to save money on higher-education assistance to pay for tax cuts for the rich.
Posted inPolitics
Republicans Declare War on Asylum Seekers and the FTC
The House Judiciary Committee section of the GOP mega-bill is appalling.
Posted inPolitics
Trump’s Agenda Is Still Undecided
Congress returns to tackle the ‘big beautiful bill’ that would extend his tax cuts and cut social safety net spending. They still don’t have the details in place.
Posted inAmerica and the World
While Gutting USAID, Marco Rubio Quietly Saved Cuban Regime Change Programs
The longtime anti-communist saw programs that support overthrowing the Cuban government restored after they were initially cut off.
Posted inLaw and Justice
The GOP Is Destroying Justice to Embolden Trump’s Lawlessness
Attacks on judges from Republican members of Congress represent the subjugation of two branches of government under the president.
