Under Trump, Social Security Resumes What It Once Called ‘Clawback Cruelty’
By David Hilzenrath and Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group
Last year, the government stopped cutting off people’s monthly Social Security benefits to claw back overpayments. Last week, under President Donald Trump, it reversed that change.
Trump Health Care Proposal Billed as Consumer Protection but Adds Enrollment Hoops
By Julie Appleby
The proposal also would reverse a Biden administration policy that allowed “Dreamers” — immigrants in the country illegally who were brought here as children — from qualifying for subsidized ACA coverage.
Cómo afectarían a los consumidores los cambios al Obamacare propuestos por Trump
By Julie Appleby
La administración Trump publicó el lunes 10 de marzo su primer conjunto importante de cambios propuestos a la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA)
Daily Edition for Monday, March 10, 2025
Scientists Protest Trump's Funding Cuts: Hundreds of scientists marched at federal offices in Los Angeles on Friday to protest Trump administration policies. The rally drew graduate students and professors from USC and UCLA and was held under the banner of the “Stand Up for Science” movement. Read more from the Los Angeles Times.
MRNA Vaccines, Once a Trump Boast, Now Face Attacks From Some in GOP
By Stephanie Armour
Republicans have proposed legislation in several states to ban the pioneering technology used in covid shots. Many doctors worry a huge medical advance could be rolled back.
How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America’s Food Supply
By David Hilzenrath
The FDA has relied on food companies for decades to determine whether their ingredients are safe. Some chemicals and additives are tied to health risks while others are absent from product labels.
Millions in US Live in Places Where Doctors Don’t Practice and Telehealth Doesn’t Reach
By Sarah Jane Tribble and Holly K. Hacker
Data visualizations by Lydia Zuraw
Nearly 3 million Americans live sicker, shorter lives in the hundreds of rural counties where doctor shortages are the worst and poor internet connections mean little or no access to telehealth services.
Daily Edition for Friday, March 7, 2025
Governor Makes Waves For Stance On Trans Athletes In Women’s Sports: Gov. Gavin Newsom — an outspoken champion of LGBTQ+ rights — publicly criticized the “unfairness” of transgender athletes participating in women’s sports, splitting from his party on an issue that Republicans capitalized on in the presidential election. Read more from the Los Angeles Times. Also, what others are saying.
She Co-Founded the Office That Became DOGE. Now, She Sees ‘Irresponsible Transformation.’
By Sarah Kwon
As a deputy chief technology officer in the Obama administration, Jennifer Pahlka brought Silicon Valley talent to Washington to streamline public access to government services. She believes better government technology could both ensure taxpayer dollars aren’t wasted and that people who need health care and food assistance receive it.
