ACA subsidies – Notes from the edge of the system

Today in Politics: Power Grabs, Paychecks, and Priorities

A day’s worth of political whiplash: Trump’s third-term talk, DHS’s 287(g) incentive push, unpaid federal workers, a flashy new ballroom in a shutdown—and how local pantries like Kandu Island help when SNAP is threatened.

If the Government’s Shut Down, Why Is Congress on “Vacation” and Still Getting Paid?

The U.S. Capitol stands in sharp relief against the evening sky during the government shutdown.

Congress is on “vacation” while workers go unpaid, airports run partisan videos, and health care hangs in the balance. It’s time to fix the rules.

Stop Blaming Immigrants for America’s Health Care Crisis

Trump’s shutdown spin blames immigrants for America’s health care crisis. The law says otherwise—and the real fight is about protecting Americans’ coverage.