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Just Asking Questions About RFK Jr.'s Senate Hearing

And not much liking the answers.

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A federal policy expert weighs in on Trump’s efforts to stifle gender-affirming care for Americans under 19

Amid a flurry of executive orders affecting transgender Americans, the Trump administration ordered restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors. Calling it “a stain on our Nation’s history,” the Jan. 28, 2025, order seeks to “end” this form of treatment for Americans under 19 years old.

The Conversation

GOP Struggles To Offset Cost Of Trump Tax Cuts

House Republicans are grappling with the cost and division over extending Trump's tax cuts, facing challenges in finding consensus.

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RFK Jr.'s Rx: Take away health care

Kennedy's plan to "make America healthy": Replace real medical care with robots and lectures about diet

Salon

Many new moms in Texas don’t know they qualify for a year of Medicaid, doctors say

“Now that we have this coverage, what do we do to make sure women can get it?,” one health advocate said.

The Texas Tribune

RFK Jr’s testimony offers a ‘through the looking glass’ moment for Democratic senators

Confirmation hearing was a spectacle as Democrats tried to hold a mirror to the nominee, only for him to step through

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr defends vaccine stance as protesters disrupt confirmation hearing

Robert F Kennedy Jr has insisted he is not ‘anti-vaccine’ and said he would rapidly address increasing rates of chronic disease in the US

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Medicaid Portal Goes Dark After Trump's Federal Funding Freeze Directive

Trump's plan to freeze funding could impact various healthcare, education, infrastructure, food assistance, and federal student aid programmes.

International Business Times UK

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Misstates Medicare And Medicaid Operations

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism for misstating key aspects of Medicare and Medicaid during his confirmation hearing.

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RFK Jr and Democrats clash over his vaccine history in confirmation hearing

Democrats confront Trump’s pick for health secretary over his seemingly contradictory statements

The Guardian - US

Trump’s Medicaid disruption threatens vital resource for millions of Americans

A brief shutdown of the federal health insurance program struck fear into patients – and concern about what’s to come

The Guardian - US

GOP could kick millions off Medicaid

A DNC analysis notes that rolling back Medicare expansion alone could force millions off the program's rolls

Salon

Democrats grill Kennedy on vaccines, abortion in Senate hearing - Roll Call

Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his views on vaccines and abortion in a testy hearing before a Senate panel.

Roll Call

White House rescinds sweeping order to pause federal aid - Roll Call

The White House budget office rescinded its freeze on federal financial aid, lifting a pause that would have gone into effect next Monday evening.

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Federal Funding Freeze Causes Chaos For Early Education Programs

Unintended consequences of federal funding freeze on early childhood education centers and states, highlighting reliance on federal support.

The Independent UK

From anti-vaccine advocacy to raw milk, many of RFK Jr.'s views fall outside the mainstream

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International Business Times

Medicaid Portals Crash Nationwide As Court Pauses Trump's Funding Freeze

Organizations that depend on federal money expressed relief after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's order to freeze federal aid. The decision gives more time for legal arguments.

The Texas Tribune

“Wrap around the family”: Doulas, community health workers push Texas to cover more services for pregnant women

Legislators allowed doulas and community health workers to bill Medicaid last session. They’re hoping it’s just the beginning.

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Trump on abortion is "complete chaos"

The president's executive orders have strengthened existing barriers to those who need access the most, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Trump’s funding freeze temporarily blocked by court – what we know so far

President’s push to unravel programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion will affect everything from healthcare and education to cancer research, if allowed to proceed

The Texas Tribune

Donald Trump’s push to freeze federal funds sparks confusion in Texas

Texas cities, counties, higher education institutions and nonprofits clambered Tuesday to gauge the potential fallout from the suspension, later blocked temporarily by a federal judge.

The Independent UK

White House offers reassurance on federal funding pause after reports of Medicaid disruption

The White House has sought to clarify whether the Medicaid programme has been affected by a freeze on federal aid, after reimbursement portals went down in all 50 states on Tuesday (28 January).

Latin Times

AOC Says Trump Holding Hospitals 'Hostage' As Medicaid Portals Go Down In All States After Freeze On Federal Grants And Loans

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said systems are expected to "be back online shortly". New York AG said she is suing the Trump administration over the freeze in federal funding

Salon

Medicaid portals shuttered in 50 states

The portal shutdown comes as Trump's budget office ordered a suspension of most federal spending

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Federal Funding Freeze Causes Medicaid Portal Outage Across States

State Medicaid agencies faced challenges accessing federal funds, causing confusion and concern among lawmakers and officials.

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