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Billionaires boomed in Biden era as Fed became ‘engine of income inequality’ powered by COVID policies: expert

Billionaires saw their wealth increase across the last four years due to policies put forth by the Federal Reserve, leading to financial boosts for the wealthy, economists say.

Less than 4 months into Trump’s 2nd term, Dems are already eyeing the 2028 race

Here is a very early look at the Democratic Party politicians considered to be potential 2028 presidential contenders in the next race for the White House.

Biden aides allegedly fretted then-president would need wheelchair if re-elected, new book reveals

A new book claims former President Joe Biden's aides privately worried that the president would need to use a wheelchair if he won re-election as his physical agility deteriorated.

Ted Cruz wants Uncle Sam to give each American baby $1,000

Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, is pushing a proposal for the federal government to give each American baby $1,000 in an account after they are born.

Republican group lays out plan to gain ground in 2 key Dem-leaning states in 2025 elections

The Republican State Leadership Committee is on the offense for November's elections in two key blue states it sees as ripe for the GOP to gain ground in.

House GOP bill requires states to share food benefit costs, strengthens SNAP work requirements

House Republicans' sweeping tax and spending bill would require states to fund at least 5% of food benefits for low-income individuals and families, while implementing stricter work requirements for beneficiaries.

Saudi crown prince welcomes Trump to kingdom as U.S. leader begins four-day Middle East tour

President Trump opened his four-day Mideast trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on U.S. efforts to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, end the war in Gaza, hold down oil prices and more.

The rest of the story on Medicaid money laundering

Beneath the surface of Medicaid’s state-federal partnership lies a tangled web of financial sleight-of-hand that quietly drains federal coffers, shifts enormous costs from states to the federal government, and raises premiums on working people.  To explain the issue, last month, Paragon Health Institute released a report titled “Addressing Medicaid Money Laundering.” The term “Medicaid money laundering” was coined by the Wall Street Journal in […]

There are signs that the GOP is avoiding the Medicaid trap

Many Republican members of Congress have been leery of cuts to Medicaid, afraid of being tarred by Democratic attack ads. The recently released House Energy and Commerce Committee draft proposals should help them rest more easily because they avoid the classic Republican mistake: appearing to care more about saving money than saving lives. Democrats have […]

Live updates: Trump gets royal welcome in Saudi Arabia as House marks up Medicaid, tax bill

President Trump has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the start of a tour of the Middle East that will include visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The trip marks Trump’s first extended foreign visit of his second term. His itinerary on Tuesday includes an official state visit, a state dinner and attending...

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