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Political Risks in ACA Subsidy Debate Spark Blame Game, Test Parties’ Resolve
A clash over the Affordable Care Act that has led to a shutdown of the federal government has ramifications for public health as agencies cease some services. The Trump administration vows mass layoffs during the impasse.
The shutdown centered largely on a disagreement over the Obama-era health law. Democrats want a further extension of enhanced subsidies that reduce ACA health insurance premiums, but GOP lawmakers insist any debate wait until after a budget deal is reached to keep the federal government afloat.
With the sides far apart, federal funding ran out at midnight Oct. 1 after Congress failed to pass even a stopgap budget. The issue now is how long the deadlock will continue.
In a KFF poll released today, more than three-quarters — 78% — of the public say they want Congress to extend the enhanced tax...
The political — and historical — context of Trump’s D.C. crackdown: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen breaks down President Donald Trump’s move to put the D.C. police under federal control. Plus, Bridget Bowman speaks with a New Yorker who voted for Trump and Zohran Mamdani. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.- Adam WollnerThe political — and historical — context of Trump’s D.C. crackdownAnalysis by Jonathan AllenDonald Trump isn’t the first president to deploy troops and federal agents in the name of safeguarding the nation’s capital, but he has been particularly selective about what represents a threat to the peace. And this time, he may capitalize on it...
William Ruto: Political schemer who wins allies, subdues enemies skillfully
Politics tamfitronics When President William Ruto commissioned Ol Kalou Water and Sanitation Project at Ol Kalou town in Nyandarua County on January 11, A series of masterstrokes executed by President William Ruto which have redefined the political landscape have marked him as an ace schemer who is the grand master of the game that is politics.He has claimed scalps of foes even when he appeared to be an underdog and appears to have the capacity to script a complex plot where only he has a clear picture of its end while leaving the various players supposed in the play to work out a formula to achieve the desired results.The unfolding saga between the President and his impeached deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, clearly demonstrates Ruto’s attention to detail when he sets out to vanquish a foe without...
The Price of Political Apathy
Lifestyle In recent times, fast-paced lifestyle driven by superficiality has made people neglect some deeply important aspects of life. The urban hustle-bustle and the ceaseless pursuit of happiness have left life bereft of any substantial meaning and purpose.Unfortunately, the young generation has become habitual of living comfortable and unexamined lives within the shallow delusional bubbles.Influenced by the social media, the youngsters care more about seeking digital validation than questioning the policies that concern their future.They prefer blind trend-following over refining their thoughts via insightful and thorough analysis. Unfortunately, their political choices, too, demonstrate the herd psychology. They tend to follow trendy narratives rather than having a thought of their own.Ancient Greek politician and general Pericles rightly remarked that just because one does not take an interest in politics does not mean that politics would not...
