Medicaid, the state and federal program that provides health coverage for millions of low-income Americans, has taken center stage in Congress’s bid to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda. In simplest terms, Republicans want to reduce the cost of the $816 billion program as part of a long-term plan to cut federal spending and implement
Judge Paula Xinis had issued another order after a request for clarification from the Supreme Court. The Trump administration filed a notice on April 16 that it was appealing a federal judge’s order requiring it to facilitate the return of an illegal immigrant from El Salvador the Justice Department has said was deported due to
Judge Paula Xinis had issued another order after a request for clarification from the Supreme Court. The Trump administration is asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to halt a process of expedited discovery into how the administration had facilitated the return of illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, stating
‘Why is the government of El Salvador continuing to imprison a man [where] they have no evidence he’s committed any crime?’ Van Hollen asked. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said on April 16 that the government of El Salvador has denied him a meeting or phone call with a Salvadoran national the Trump administration mistakenly
The larger $8 billion public school funding bill is still being discussed and has implications for school choice. A roomful of Texas lawmakers and Gov. Gregg Abbott joined President Donald Trump on a phone call on Wednesday to reaffirm Republican commitment to universal school choice in the Lone Star State. The meeting took place in
A political standoff intensifies between Colorado and Alabama over the permanent location of the U.S. Space Force Command center. A newly released Pentagon watchdog report has renewed the divide between Alabama and Colorado officials over the long-disputed basing decision for U.S. Space Command, with both states claiming the findings support their case. In Alabama, Republican
Washington is reportedly asking other countries to reduce trade and economic ties with Beijing in exchange for tariff cuts. WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is reportedly seeking to add a condition that would isolate China in its trade negotiations with nearly 70 countries. According to a report first published by the Wall Street Journal, Washington is asking