SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Senate Moves to End Shutdown, But Health Care Fight Looms

The Senate is close to passing a deal that could finally put an end to the government shutdown that started back in October. This deal would keep the government running until the end of January. However, it's not all smooth sailing, as Democrats had to make some compromises to get here. The big issue that's been holding everything up? Those enhanced Affordable Care ...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Maryland's Bold Move: Redrawing the Political Map

Maryland is making waves with a plan to redraw its political boundaries. Governor Wes Moore is leading the charge, saying the state won't just sit back while others make changes. He's not alone in this idea. Other states, like Texas and Florida, have already started redrawing their maps. Moore believes Maryland should do the same. The goal? To make sure the state's ...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Money Talks: Trump's Bold Ideas for Health Care and Tariffs

In a series of posts on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump suggested some big ideas. He proposed sending cash directly to Americans to cover health care costs. He also talked about giving out $2, 000 dividends from tariff money. But officials later said these were just ideas, not official plans. Trump's first post was about health care. He suggested taking ...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Senate Inches Toward Government Reopening Deal

The Senate is making slow progress towards ending the government shutdown. Senator John Thune, a key Republican from South Dakota, hinted that a spending agreement might be close. He mentioned a possible vote on Sunday evening, but it's still unclear if Democrats will support it. Democrats have been divided on how to move forward. They were planning to meet later on...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Government Reopening Talks: A Glimpse of Hope Amidst Shutdown Chaos

In the midst of the ongoing government shutdown, a ray of hope has emerged. A group of moderate Democrats, including Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Angus King, has reportedly struck a tentative deal with Republicans. The agreement hinges on a promise from Republicans to vote on the renewal of expiring health care subsidies by December. The deal, if fina...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Trump's Bold Ideas: Cash for Healthcare and Tariff Dividends

President Donald Trump recently shared some big ideas on social media. He suggested giving Americans money directly to pay for healthcare and sending out $2, 000 checks from tariff money. But officials later said these were just ideas, not official plans. Trump posted on Truth Social that instead of giving money to insurance companies for ObamaCare, the government s...

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Nov 10 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin's Rollercoaster Ride: Government Shutdown's Impact

The crypto world is keeping a close eye on the US Senate's recent budget deal. This agreement could finally put an end to the longest government shutdown in history. The deal, which has enough votes to pass, is a big step towards reopening the government. Bitcoin's price has been on a wild ride during this shutdown. It first shot up to a new high of $126, 080 but th...

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Nov 09 2025SPORTS

Indiana's Unstoppable Streak and Other College Football Surprises

Indiana football is on a hot streak, and it's not just luck. They've turned things around, especially on the road. Even when things looked tough against Penn State, with just over a minute left and no timeouts, they pulled off a win. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led an incredible 87-yard drive, with some amazing catches from his teammates. Now, Indiana is looking str...

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Nov 09 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Showdown: Who's Really Fighting for You?

Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, recently criticized President Trump's idea to send Affordable Care Act (ACA) funds directly to people instead of insurance companies. Schiff believes this plan would weaken protections for those with preexisting conditions. Trump suggested that Americans could buy better healthcare with leftover money if funds weren't gi...

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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

A Standoff Continues: Government Shutdown Hits Day 38

The government shutdown is now in its 38th day, and things aren't looking good. Senate Republicans have turned down a proposal from Democrats to reopen the government and extend healthcare subsidies for a year. They said it wasn't good enough. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer made the offer, but Republicans weren't having it. They want the government open first...

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