Morning Wire Schumer Supports GOP Budget & California Needs Money | Afternoon Update | 3.14.25
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Mar 14, 2025 In a surprising twist, Schumer aligns with GOP on a crucial budget bill to prevent a government shutdown. California's financial woes deepen as the state borrows over three billion dollars for Medi-Cal. On a different front, fashion undergoes a shake-up with Donatella Versace stepping down from her iconic brand, paving the way for Dario Vitale's creative direction. Additionally, innovations in aviation safety using AI are discussed, alongside pressing tax reform proposals from Trump.
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Schumer Supports GOP Budget
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reversed his stance on the Republican-led funding bill.
- This decision upset many Democrats, but Schumer defended it as necessary to prevent a government shutdown.
Hamas to Release US Hostage
- Hamas agreed to release the last U.S. hostage in Gaza, along with the bodies of four others.
- This breakthrough followed ceasefire talks and pressure from President Trump, prioritizing hostage release.
California's Budget Crisis
- California faces a Medi-Cal shortfall and borrowed $3.5 billion, only covering costs until the end of the month.
- This shortfall has sparked debate over the rising costs of covering undocumented immigrants' healthcare, exceeding initial estimates.