CBO Revises Medicare Drug Spending Up $700B, Fueling Republican Criticism

CBO Revises Medicare Drug Spending Up $700B, Fueling Republican Criticism

Payton Anderson
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July 31, 2026
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts there will be $700 billion in additional Medicare prescription drug spending in the next...
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House Republicans Propose $28 Billion To Combat Health Care Fraud

House Republicans Propose $28 Billion To Combat Health Care Fraud

Payton Anderson
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July 24, 2026
Republicans in the House of Representatives are renewing their push to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse in federal...
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Jodey Arrington Leads Budget Bill Advancement with Voter-ID Provisions

Jodey Arrington Leads Budget Bill Advancement with Voter-ID Provisions

Payton Anderson
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July 21, 2026
The House Budget Committee advanced the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 last week, a wide-ranging package...
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Senate Democrats Block NDAA, House Republicans Seek Path Forward

Senate Democrats Block NDAA, House Republicans Seek Path Forward

Payton Anderson
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July 16, 2026
The United States Senate failed to pass this year’s typically bipartisan defense authorization bill in a 50-46 procedural vote, with...
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House Lawmakers Give Final Greenlight to $70 Billion for Immigration Enforcement

House Lawmakers Give Final Greenlight to $70 Billion for Immigration Enforcement

Payton Anderson
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June 10, 2026
The House of Representatives voted 214-212 to pass a bill sending $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS)...
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Welfare Fraud Bills Brings Clash Over Administration's Credibility

Welfare Fraud Bills Brings Clash Over Administration's Credibility

Payton Anderson
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June 9, 2026
The House of Representatives is considering a collection of bills to combat welfare fraud, as several Democrats criticized the Trump...
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Jodey Arrington Leads Another Crackdown on Safety-Net Fraud

Jodey Arrington Leads Another Crackdown on Safety-Net Fraud

Payton Anderson
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June 2, 2026
As conversations around fraud in safety-net programs continue, members of the House of Representatives are seeking to advance legislation that...
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DHS Funding Gets Final Approval From House of Representatives

DHS Funding Gets Final Approval From House of Representatives

Payton Anderson
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June 1, 2026
The House of Representatives voted 214-212 to pass a bill sending $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS)...
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Republicans Push Major Crackdown on Medicare, Medicaid Fraud

Republicans Push Major Crackdown on Medicare, Medicaid Fraud

Payton Anderson
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May 24, 2026
Republican lawmakers are rallying behind a growing federal crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid fraud, arguing recent cases reveal abuse on...
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House Backs ‘Parental Rights’ Bill on Gender Identity Disclosure

House Backs ‘Parental Rights’ Bill on Gender Identity Disclosure

Payton Anderson
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May 21, 2026
The House of Representatives voted 217–198 along party lines to pass a bill denying federal funding to schools that withhold...
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