

The GOP slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid's budget. What now?
6 snips Jul 11, 2025
Kimberly Adams, a senior Washington correspondent, joins environmentalist Bill McKibben, author of 'Here Comes the Sun,' to discuss the staggering $1 trillion cut from the Medicaid budget. They explore the devastating impact on millions who will lose coverage, highlighting personal stories like 9-year-old Noah’s family struggle. McKibben makes a compelling case for embracing solar power as a crucial solution to climate change, stressing the urgent need for renewable energy alternatives in the face of shrinking incentives.
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Fed's Data-Driven Rate Decisions
- The Fed plans to base interest rate decisions strictly on data despite political pressure.
- Upcoming tariffs may delay rate cuts due to their unclear inflation effects.
Impact of Medicaid Cuts
- Medicaid cuts will force states to cut optional services like home care to cover mandatory costs.
- This risks pushing vulnerable people into costly nursing facilities or losing essential at-home support.
Mother Lobbies Against Medicaid Cuts
- Victoria Shiano lobbied Congress with her son Cole to oppose Medicaid budget cuts.
- Cole's complex medical needs require costly home care that Medicaid currently supports.