1A The News Roundup For May 23, 2025
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May 23, 2025 Arthur Delaney, a Senior reporter at HuffPost, and Megan Scully, Congress editor for Bloomberg News, join Margaret Tollib, a Senior contributor to Axios and director of Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism, and Citizenship. They dive into the contentious House spending bill and President Trump's meeting with President Ramaphosa, unpacking diplomatic tensions. The discussion highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, legal reforms affecting online privacy, and the complexities of Medicaid cuts, reflecting on how these issues shape political discourse.
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House GOP Spending and Tax Bill
- The House GOP passed a large bill with tax cuts, spending increases, and cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.
- This bill largely favors wealthier Americans and challenges deficit hawks inside the party.
Medicaid Cuts Timing Shifted Earlier
- Medicaid cuts in the GOP bill have been moved up to start at the end of next year.
- This change reflects internal GOP pressure to avoid blame deferral and increase budget savings sooner.
Medicaid Eligibility Checks Burden
- Work requirements and eligibility checks for Medicaid are highly paperwork intensive.
- They pose significant barriers for beneficiaries with limited access to healthcare or technology.