The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized a plan to cut off federal Medicaid funding for hormone therapy, puberty blockers and surgeries for transgender youths. Why it matters: The rule is the latest escalation in the administration's effort to limit transition-related care, which has tested the boundaries of executive powers and could undercut federal and state protections. - States may still use their own funds to cover gender-affirming care for youth in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program. - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule doesn't cut off federal funding for psychotherapy related to gender dysphoria. State of play: Beginning Oct. 13, states will not be able to claim federal Medicaid funding for…
The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized a plan to cut off federal Medicaid funding for hormone therapy, puberty blockers and surgeries for transgender youths. Why it matters: The rule is the latest escalation in the administration's effort to limit transition-related care, which has tested the boundaries of executive powers and could undercut federal and state protections. - States may still use their own funds to cover gender-affirming care for youth in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program. - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule doesn't cut off federal funding for psychotherapy related to gender dysphoria. State of play: Beginning Oct. 13, states will not be able to claim federal Medicaid funding for…Open
Representative Angie Craig has benefited from nearly $10 million in spending from groups whose donors remain hidden, giving her an advantage in her Senate primary against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Abdul El-Sayed’s primary win in Michigan and the state’s early spot in the 2028 presidential calendar, may further elevate Arab American voices within the party.
In modern times, as threats have evolved, deception with moving the president has been an integral part of the Secret Service protective methodologies.
President Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey is putting Air Force One's security protocols and defensive capabilities in the spotlight. Why it matters: Air Force One is the call sign for any Air Force aircraft carrying the president, meaning Trump's secret switch didn't change the designation — but it changed the plane protecting him. Driving the news: A threat from Iran forced Trump to secretly switch planes, using a catering truck to move to a smaller aircraft, per the Washington Post . - Trump flew to Turkey on a plane gifted by Qatar , which was meant to serve as Air Force One. Officials said he would return on an older presidential plane because of security concerns, per multiple reports , - After boarding the older plane,…
President Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey is putting Air Force One's security protocols and defensive capabilities in the spotlight. Why it matters: Air Force One is the call sign for any Air Force aircraft carrying the president, meaning Trump's secret switch didn't change the designation — but it changed the plane protecting him. Driving the news: A threat from Iran forced Trump to secretly switch planes, using a catering truck to move to a smaller aircraft, per the Washington Post . - Trump flew to Turkey on a plane gifted by Qatar , which was meant to serve as Air Force One. Officials said he would return on an older presidential plane because of security concerns, per multiple reports , - After boarding the older plane,…Open
A federal judge expanded a block on a key part of President Trump's order to restrict mail-in voting for this fall's midterms, banning the Postal Service from carrying out directives in every state.
A federal judge expanded a block on a key part of President Trump's order to restrict mail-in voting for this fall's midterms, banning the Postal Service from carrying out directives in every state.Open
Parents may be confused about the status of vaccines for their kids after President Trump's new executive order. It's important to know nothing is changing right away.
Chuck Redd canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance to protest Trump's name being added to the complex. In June, a superior court judge dismissed the Kennedy Center's lawsuit against Redd.
Another Midwestern moderate versus progressive showdown will play out Tuesday in Minnesota, where Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are competing.