Republicans Vote for 880 Billion in Medicaid Cuts despite thousands of calls from constituents, proving they don’t give a DAMN about average Joe Americans and are the party of the $RICH$

The House of Representatives is gearing up to vote on a budget bill, endorsed by President Trump, that would fulfill most of Trump’s legislative priorities. The bill includes tax breaks for the wealthy partially paid for by steep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., joins Alex Witt to share his thoughts on DOGE cuts and the divide between House and Senate GOP on passing a federal budget.

Elon Musk said we have to eliminate Social Security and Medicare

Elon Musk on Monday in an interview with Fox Business Network’s Larry Kudlow referred to federal spending on programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid as areas that need to be eliminated. The Morning Joe panel discusses Musk’s eyeing entitlement programs and saying Democrats use such programs to attract illegal immigrants and turn them into voters.

Cuts ‘absolutely going to crater’ Social Security, says former commissioner

Elon Musk is setting his sights on the Social Security Administration, which is expected to cut 7,000 jobs. Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security Commissioner under President Biden, joins The 11th Hour to discuss how the changes could impact Americans.

‘Lie after lie’: Senator slams Musk for claims about Social Security benefits

Elon Musk is defending DOGE’s cuts to the Social Security Administration. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) joins Ana Cabrera to share his thoughts on Musk’s “chainsaw” approach to spending cuts and the potential impact it will have on Americans.

‘An effort to break the agency’: Memo exposes plan to ruin Social Security

A new internal Social Security Agency memo details proposed changes that would make it more difficult to utilize the agency’s services, particularly for the elderly, medically constrained, or people who are not internet savvy. Judd Legum, author of the Popular Information newsletter, talks with Rachel Maddow about how ongoing cuts to Social Security by the Trump administration further compound the problems that would come from the new proposed changes, and why that might not be by accident.

Trump is coming for Social Security. And he has a new ‘Big Lie’ to justify it.

Trump’s lies about the 2020 election had a purpose: to destroy faith in the electoral system and overthrow American democracy. Now he’s revamping same lies and false claims of “fraud” to destroy Social Security.

Democrat Shreds Elon Musk’s Lies on Social Security

House GOP narrowly passes Trump budget blueprint that threatens Medicaid

Republicans IGNORED Thousands of calls from constituents, voting to cut $880 Billion from Medicaid to pass the budget blueprint for Trump’s agenda on Tuesday night. Only 2 Republicans voted with Democrats against these cuts. The Republican House budget resolution would cost congressional districts an average of $2 billion each and could eliminate coverage for 15.9 million people. Rep. Joe Neguse joins to discuss.

The President is a Profligate Liar:” Whitehouse Blasts Trump and Musk’s Attacks on Social Security

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) questions Frank Bisignano, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, in a Senate Finance Committee hearing.

Per the above article; “The Republican House budget resolution currently under consideration instructs the House Energy and Commerce Committee to cut at least $880 billion in costs through 2034. Based on previous proposals from House Budget Committee Republican leadership, these cuts are widely anticipated to come from the Medicaid program. Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) cover essential, lifesaving health care for nearly 1 in 4 Americans—including low-income individuals and families; pregnant women; seniors; and people with disabilities. For the nearly 80 million people* covered by Medicaid or CHIP, those programs mean being able to see a doctor when they are sick; obtain the medication that they need; or afford home-based care or nursing home services near the end of life”.