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$12 billion added to congressional spending bill to reimburse states like Texas for border spending

The U.S. House approved the budget reconciliation bill, which also includes preservation of 2017 tax cuts and changes to Medicaid and SNAP.

The Texas Tribune

Dem Rep. Blasts GOP Colleague For Appearing To Fall Asleep During Overnight Hearing On Medicaid Cuts

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez blasted her GOP colleague Ralph Norman for appearing to fall asleep during an overnight hearing on Trump's tax cut and spending bill

Latin Times

Trump is trying to pay his way into a US baby boom. Experts say it won’t work

White House proposes giving out $5,000 checks to address falling birthrates amid growing ‘pronatalist’ movement

The Guardian - US

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Activist pastor who has criticized Trump arrested while praying inside Capitol

William Barber, leader of ‘Moral Monday’ progressive movement, was arrested Monday by Capitol Police officers along with two others

The Independent UK

Trump administration’s budget cuts endanger Meals on Wheels: ‘Life and death implications’

Trump team’s slashes to US health department threaten popular program that combats elder hunger and isolation

The Guardian - US

Hakeem Jeffries and Cory Booker hold 12-hour sit-in against GOP funding plan

Democratic House leader and New Jersey senator protest on steps of US Capitol over proposed Republican budget

The Guardian - US

AOC tears into Chuck Schumer’s ‘tremendous mistake’ in blistering CNN interview

‘I cannot urge enough how bad of an idea it is to empower and enable Donald Trump and Elon Musk in this moment’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned

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Trump Campaign Manager Insists Musk Won't Cut Social Security: 'He's Not The President'

Former Trump campaign manager Chris LaCivita denied the claims that Musk's DOGE would cut Social Security as tensions between him and Cabinet members surface.

Latin Times

Yes, Cutting Government Waste Is Important

Entitlements are a much bigger expense, but that doesn't mean the waste doesn't matter.

Reason

White House press secretary holds briefing after Trump’s chaotic 100-minute-long Congress address

Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed reporters on Wednesday, March 5, after the president delivered a 100-minute-long address to Congress on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Dems are frustrated by lawmakers’ ‘silly and unserious’ protest at Trump’s address

Democrats made their disdain for Trump known during his 100-minute address as they heckled, booed and held up signs in protest throughout the speech

The Independent UK

Trump turns Congress speech into a sordid campaign rally, igniting a Democrat fightback

In a long and menacing – but also boring – speech to Congress, Trump mocked his opponents. Across the aisle the resistance was stirring

The Guardian - US

‘Nothing I can say to make them happy’: Trump and Democrats face off during raucous speech - Roll Call

Republicans applauded Trump with the same gusto of previous years, while Democrats held signs with messages like "Musk Steals” and “False.”

Roll Call

Trump Vows No Cuts To Entitlement Programs

President Trump promises to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security amidst budget cut proposals. Debate ensues over achieving savings through fraud...

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Conservative Lawmakers Seek Assurances On Budget Resolution Spending Cuts

Hardline conservative Republicans meet with House Speaker to discuss budget resolution's spending cuts and potential Medicaid adjustments.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk's Social Security Warning After US Treasury's Payment System Takeover Alarming for Beneficiaries

Elon Musk said massive fraud in federal entitlements, including Social Security and Medicaid, exceeds the combined sum of every private scam.

The Guardian - US

‘I’m picturing my death’: alarm as RFK Jr closes in on health secretary role

The Trump ally’s health plans have delighted his supporters – but others are horrified by the potential for harm

The Texas Tribune

Two more state employees fired after accessing Texans’ private information

So far, nine HHSC employees have been fired for accessing without a “business” purpose the private information of Texans seeking public assistance that includes Medicaid and food stamps.

Reason

RFK Jr.'s Big Day

Plus: Tragic plane crash in D.C., immigration crackdown fallout, and more...

The Guardian - US

Trump’s health department cancels meetings and pauses communications

Health and Human Services is expected to be overhauled as Robert F Kennedy Jr waits to take department’s reins

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