She says machines and Medicaid enrollees could replace immigrants as deportations continue. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that there would be “no amnesty” for immigrants working on American…
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HHS Secretary and CMS Administrator Commit to Prior Authorization Reforms
They announced major private-sector pledges to reduce delays and burdens in health coverage approvals. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare…
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House Passes the “One Big Beautiful Bill” after Debate
The House speaker and President Trump addressed concerns of their party holdouts to advance the bill. The House majority passed the massive legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s…
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SCOTUS Rules Planned Parenthood Cannot Sue Over SC Medicaid Exclusion
The state is allowed to block Medicaid coverage for nonabortion procedures by Planned Parenthood’s nonprofit. The justices of the Supreme Court determined that Planned Parenthood cannot sue the…
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Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Key Portions of Reconciliation for President’s Agenda
She determined that provisions making changes to who receives Medicaid were not permitted in such a bill. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has ruled that portions of the reconciliation…
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House Passes President’s Legislative Agenda Bill
Last-minute negotiations satisfied members with regard to SALT deduction caps and the Medicaid work requirement deadline. The House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful…
Read MoreHouse Budget Committee Moves “Big Beautiful Bill” to Floor for a Vote
Budget advances after the second vote held following renegotiations. The House Budget Committee finally approved President Donald Trump’s long-awaited “big, beautiful bill” on Sunday. Four of the majority…
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Releases Budget Proposal
Members are divided on how to handle Medicaid funding. The House Energy and Commerce Committee released markups for the proposed federal budget on Sunday night, with the majority…
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Senator Proposes Legislation to Strengthen Social Security
The bill would raise the income threshold on which Social Security recipients pay taxes. U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has proposed the Retirees First Act, which would…
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Supreme Court Hears Case on Medicaid Restriction of Planned Parenthood
Arguments claim South Carolina restrictions may violate patients’ “right” to choose a health provider. The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case between Planned Parenthood and the state…
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