big beautiful bill

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power 2026-04-26

RFK Jr. Told the Senate He Is Not Cutting Medicaid. His Budget Cuts $15.8 Billion From HHS.

While RFK Jr. testified that he was not reducing Medicaid coverage, his own 2027 budget proposal would impose new eligibility restrictions, eliminate payments to family caregivers, and defund programs used disproportionately by disabled children and rural hospitals.

power 2026-04-23

The Tariff Refund Is a Bill, Not a Check

Businesses that passed tariff costs to consumers are now eligible for government refunds. Taxpayers pay twice and the money flows to companies that already made their customers whole.

decision 2026-04-18

446 Hospitals Facing Closure Didn't Vote for This

The One Big Beautiful Bill's Medicaid work requirements kick in January 2027. A new analysis finds 446 hospitals in 44 states face elevated closure risk. The cuts are not designed to fix Medicaid. They are designed to end it.