Global Partnerships Play Key Role in US Ability to Deter China-Taiwan Conflict: Experts

The United States benefits from like-minded partners who all face risks in a Chinese conflict, said retired Gen. Charles Flynn. Retired Gen. Charles Flynn told a House committee hearing on the threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) that the positions being taken by U.S. partners and allies are a much-needed advantage for the United

Housing, nutrition in peril as Trump pulls back Medicaid social services

During his first administration, President Trump’s top health officials gave North Carolina permission to use Medicaid money for social services not traditionally covered by health insurance. It was a first-in-the-nation experiment to funnel health care money into housing, nutrition, and other social services. Some poor and disabled Medicaid patients became eligible for benefits, including security

House GOP pushes Trump’s budget package forward after setback

Washington — President Trump’s domestic policy bill cleared another hurdle in the House late Sunday after conservatives rebelled Friday over concerns the legislation does not contain steep enough spending cuts.  The opposition stalled the bill while negotiations with Republican leadership carried through the weekend to try to get conservatives on board, culminating with the House Budget Committee

House Budget Committee Advances Reconciliation Bill

The legislation passed 17–16, with four conservative critics voting ‘present.’ The House Budget Committee on May 18 approved a motion to advance Republicans’ reconciliation package, marking one more step toward final passage of the mammoth bill. The unusual Sunday night vote, with a hearing planned for 10 p.m. ET that started 20 minutes late, ended

House Budget Committee Advances Trump Agenda Bill

The legislation passed 17–16, with four conservative critics voting ‘present.’ The House Budget Committee on May 18 approved a motion to advance Republicans’ reconciliation package, marking one more step toward final passage of the mammoth bill. The unusual Sunday night vote, with a hearing planned for 10 p.m. ET that started 20 minutes late, ended