Your questions about Trump 2.0 — inflation, ignoring court orders, Medicaid and more — answered

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Washington CNN  —  When we asked you, readers of CNN.com and the What Matters newsletter, for your questions about the whirlwind of news that …

Steve Bannon Issues Medicaid Warning to Elon Musk

Steve Bannon has warned Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), that he needs to be "careful" about cutting Medicaid as a "lot of MAGA" uses the health care plan. Bannon, a former White House chief strategist …

Legislative Notebook: Bill could have major implications for Medicaid expansion, passes by one vote

In an effort to help Idahoans follow major bills, resolutions and memorials through the legislative process, the Idaho Capital Sun will produce a “legislative notebook” at the end of each week to gather information in one place that concerns major …

Medicaid expansion bill sparks debate on future of Idaho health care

COEUR d’ALENE — By a single vote, and after overwhelmingly negative public testimony, the Idaho House and Welfare Committee advanced a bill that could end Medicaid expansion.  House Bill 138, by Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, requires Idaho to enact …

Cut but don’t use a ‘meat axe’: Steven Bannon warns Trump and Musk that loads of MAGAs are on Medicaid

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Why are some Republicans supporting Medicaid expansion in Georgia?

A bipartisan bill in Georgia's state senate proposes expanding Medicaid access to residents earning less than 138% of the federal poverty level. While the bill marks the first time Republicans have supported Medicaid expansion in the state, it faces an …

Alabama House passes bill to expedite prenatal Medicaid coverage

Democrats, Advocates Push To End Medicaid Eligibility Discrimination As States Brace For DOGE Cuts

FILE PHOTO: Sheldon Toubman, an attorney for Disability Rights Connecticut, speaks to reporters on Jan. 2, 2024. Credit: File photo / CTNewsJunkie In a bid to end healthcare discrimination, Democrats in the Connecticut General Assembly have kicked off …

Second bill to restrict Medicaid expansion goes down, but one to help participants heard

A bill to help people stay on Medicaid for 12 months without having to submit and resubmit paperwork unnecessarily would save time and money, supporters said this week. Sponsored by Rep. SJ Howell, D-Missoula, the bill would ensure parents, caretaker …

Medicaid deserves to be ‘cherished and loved’ — and reformed

President Donald Trump recently said that his administration will “cherish and love” Medicaid. He’s right. Medicaid provides critical health care services to millions of low-income Americans. But when such a program has nearly 80 million enrollees and …