65 m. ago MacKenzie Scott Backs Disaster Recovery in Marginalized Communities

The billionaire’s $60 million donation to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy counters cuts to federal emergency assistance and diversity programs.

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5 h. ago Federal healthcare cuts will cause millions of Californians to lose coverage, state officials say

Federal healthcare cuts will cause millions of Californians to lose coverage, state officials say  Los Angeles Times

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3 d. ago In the rural South where Medicaid has been a lifeline, residents brace for cuts

With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.  

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3 d. ago Rubio ditches costly conference travel, slashes nearly $100M in Biden

State Department slashes travel spending by nearly $100 million under Trump administration as part of broader budget-cutting efforts targeting overseas missions.

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8 d. ago Texas Warns Millions of Food Benefit Cuts Caused By Schumer Shutdown Over Illegal Alien Benefits

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) officials alerted more than 3.5 million low-income residents — including 1.7 million children — that November food benefits will be cut off if Democrats continue blocking budget negotiations in Washington. Republicans say the shutdown stems from Democratic demands to expand Obamacare benefits to illegal aliens, a move GOP leaders refuse to fund. With SNAP funding set to expire, Texas is complying with federal directives to halt payments, leaving vulnerable families at risk as the Schumer-led standoff drags on. The post Texas Warns Millions of Food Benefit Cuts Caused By Schumer Shutdown Over Illegal Alien Benefits appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago NYC Schools Sue Over Feds Cutting $47 Million for Failing to End Transgender Policies

New York City Public Schools has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for stopping $47 million in federal grants after the district refused to change its transgender policies. The post NYC Schools Sue Over Feds Cutting $47 Million for Failing to End Transgender Policies appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago NYC schools sue Education Department over nearly $50M in grant cuts due to transgender policies

New York City Public Schools filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over its move to cut $47 million in promised grants due to transgender bathroom policies.

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1 week ago Trump administration withholds $40M from California over trucker English proficiency rules

California faces $40 million federal funding cut for refusing to enforce English proficiency rules for truck drivers after fatal crash involving illegal immigrant.

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2 w. ago EXCLUSIVE: New GOP report accuses Democrats of trying to 'undermine' healthcare in government shutdown fight

Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked on federal funding as the House GOP criticizes Democratic healthcare proposals in the shutdown standoff.

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2 w. ago Trump claims Democrats want to use federal funds to give undocumented residents healthcare. That’s misleading

Trump claims Democrats want to use federal funds to give undocumented residents healthcare. That’s misleading  Los Angeles Times

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3 w. ago California using back door to get federal funds for illegal immigrant healthcare, GOP says; Dems say nonsense

The government shutdown continues as parties clash over Trump's healthcare reforms, with disputes centering on Gov. Gavin Newsom's alleged use of provider tax funds.

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3 w. ago L.A.’s healthcare workers rally for affordable coverage after federal cuts

L.A.’s healthcare workers rally for affordable coverage after federal cuts  Los Angeles Times

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3 w. ago Trump Administration Reverses $187 Million in N.Y. Counterterrorism Cuts

Gov. Kathy Hochul had described the cuts, which would have devastated New York’s intelligence and counterterrorism operations, as “utterly shocking.”

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3 w. ago Shutdown standoff not about whether Democrats or GOP 'win or lose,' says Sen. Warnock

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, says health care spending cuts hurt people regardless of party affiliation and that he is "hoping against hope" that the GOP and White House will negotiate.

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3 w. ago Democrat Rep. Shri Thanedar: 'So Be It' if Government Shuts Down to Ensure Americans Get Health Care

Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) said Wednesday that the ongoing federal government shutdown should continue if it means ensuring healthcare access, as the House remains out of session until October 7. The post Democrat Rep. Shri Thanedar: ‘So Be It’ if Government Shuts Down to Ensure Americans Get Health Care appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Opinion: Why we resigned from our jobs as journalists after an Alaska elected official made threats over coverage

Opinion: Why we resigned from our jobs as journalists after an Alaska elected official made threats over coverage  Anchorage Daily News

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3 w. ago White House: Democrats Demanding $200 Billion for Illegal Aliens Over a Decade to Reopen Government

Democrats are seeking close to $200 billion, over the course of a decade, for healthcare benefits for illegal aliens to reopen the federal government, a new White House memo states. The post White House: Democrats Demanding $200 Billion for Illegal Aliens Over a Decade to Reopen Government appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Trump administration suddenly cuts millions in Mass. public safety funding

A number of states unwilling to allocate resources for immigration enforcement lost funding meant for fighting terrorism and preparing for emergencies. The post Trump administration suddenly cuts millions in Mass. public safety funding appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Trump Cuts to Counterterrorism Funds for New York Reach $187 Million

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York asked that the funding be restored, accusing the Trump administration of “walking away from the fight against terrorism.”

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4 w. ago Government to shut down after midnight barring last minute breakthrough in Congress

Democrats and Republicans have been unable to resolve an impasse over federal healthcare spending. The government will shutdown at the end of the day on Tuesday barring a last-minute breakthrough.

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