Health Care
U.S. government shutdown enters second week over funding dispute
08 ottobre 2025 Immagine generata dall'IA
The U.S. federal government shutdown, now in its second week since starting on October 1, 2025, stems from a partisan standoff in the Senate over extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. Democrats demand a firm commitment to the subsidies before approving funding, while Republicans push for a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government first. Impacts include flight delays, uncertainty over federal worker pay, and the delay of key economic data.
GOP claims California diverts federal funds for immigrant health care
05 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA
Republican lawmakers have accused California of using a backdoor method to access federal funds for providing health care to undocumented immigrants. Democrats dismiss the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. The controversy highlights ongoing debates over state and federal health funding.
RFK Jr Testifies on Health Agenda
11 settembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate Committee on Finance on September 4, 2025. The hearing centered on President Trump's health care agenda. Kennedy addressed key policy points and faced scrutiny from senators.