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International law expert Rebecca Ingber of Cardozo Law joins Leah at the top of the show to talk about the US and Israel's war on Iran. Then, Leah welcomes guest co-host Chris Geidner of Law Dork to run through domestic legal news, including the omission of allegations against Trump from the Epstein files, the President's MAHA Surgeon General nominee Casey Means's confirmation hearing, the administration's wildly illegal halting of Medicaid funds to Minnesota, the role of independent media in Trump 2.0, and some of the stories Chris has been breaking. They also unpack last week's oral arguments and opinions before Leah is joined by Marc Elias, chair of Elias Law Group and founder of Democracy Docket, to discuss how voting rights are under attack from all three branches of government.Favorite Things: Chris: Upcoming theatre including As You Like It (RSC), The Rock Horror Show (Broadway), and Sunday in the Park With George (Barbican, London) Leah: Upcoming article for the Georgetown Law Review, The Passive Vices; independent media including Law Dork; Democracy Docket; and One First; The Supreme Court is Not "Reining in" Executive Power, Steve Vladeck (One First); Crooked on MS NOW premiering on Saturday at 9pm ET on MS NOW Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2026!  3/6/26 – San Francisco 3/7/26 – Los Angeles Learn more: http://crooked.com/eventsPreorder Melissa's book, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern ReaderBuy Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

In this episode, Kelly Macken Marble, Chief Executive Officer of Osceola Medical Center, discusses expanding mental health and substance use services, investing in facility growth and specialty recruitment, and navigating Medicaid, 340B, and rural reimbursement challenges to sustain local access to care.

Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week's Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, featuring conversations with White House border czar Tom Homan, Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA), and callers weighing in on immigration enforcement and the State of the Union. Homan responds to criticism over ICE training standards, detention facilities, recent use-of-force incidents, and calls for greater transparency around ongoing investigations. Cuomo presses him on accountability, coordination with local law enforcement, and whether ICE must do more to rebuild public trust. Dean reacts to President Trump's address, arguing Democrats must focus on health care costs, Medicaid cuts, tariffs, and the kitchen-table concerns voters are feeling. Callers from across the country challenge both parties — questioning Democratic tactics, rising costs, immigration policy, and whether the president actually addressed what working Americans are experiencing. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Get 20% off your first order of Lucy nicotine pouches at https://lucy.co with code CUOMO, or find a store near you at https://lucy.co/stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Michael Hunn, CEO, and Yunkyung Kim, COO, of CalOptima Health discuss preparing for Medicaid eligibility changes, preventing coverage losses, and supporting providers amid rising uncompensated care risks. They also share plans for a 2027 Covered California marketplace launch and reflect on building community trust through collaboration and mission driven leadership.

MAHA News dives straight into the fire this week as RFK Jr.'s explosive appearance on Joe Rogan sets the tone for the conversation. The hosts break down shocking claims of autism fraud in Minnesota, ballooning from an expected $3 million to $400 million annually, and the staggering estimate of $100 billion lost each year to Medicare and Medicaid fraud. They also unpack RFK's promise of a federal definition for ultra-processed foods by April and the potential rollout of front-of-package red, yellow, and green labeling. From Casey Means' tense confirmation exchanges over vaccines and “settled science” to debates over pesticides, food dyes, and the GRAS system, this episode blends policy, public health, and real-world consumer responsibility. The show closes with a look at emerging health technologies including ultrasound-based tumor destruction and nerve repair polymers. It's fraud, food, freedom, and futuristic medicine, with a side of bacon.

Friday, February 27th, 2026 Today, Trump is seeking unconstitutional power over our elections; the Trump administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota; Kansas has sent letters to trans people demanding the immediate surrender of drivers licenses; a Nobel winner is stepping down as head of Columbia's Brain Institute over his ties to Epstein; and Dana reads your Good News while Allison is on vacation. Thank You, Mint Mobile Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANS Thank You, Shopify Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/dailybeans Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything|John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW! Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugoutpatreon.com/cw/dgcomedy The Latestyoutu.be/hWrd6vSMlZo - Beans Talk - FridayTrump Election Threat Triggers EMERGENCY DRILLS to STOP HIM | Allison Gill w/ Simon Rosenberg | The Breakdown StoriesTrump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency | The Washington Post Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns | AP News Kansas Sends Letters To Trans People Demanding The Immediate Surrender Of Drivers Licenses | Erin In The Morning Nobel Winner Steps Down As Head Of Columbia's Brain Institute Over Epstein Links | ForbesGood Trouble No Big Bend Wall!Local opposition to border wall mounts – Big Bend SentinelStop the Border Wall in Big BendNO AL MURO →Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal →How to Film ICE | WIRED →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible →Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →All 23 warehouses ICE wants to turn into detention camps →ICE List  →iceout.org →Demand the Resignation of Stephen Miller | 5 Calls →2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good News Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Stop the Border Wall in Big BendNO AL MURO →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Join Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term in office, lauding the strength of American economy. But even though wealthier Americans are benefiting financially from the positive economic trends, lower-income households are increasingly finding themselves left behind.Meanwhile, Democrats are holding government firm over funding the Department of Homeland Security as they demand reforms to ICE.And Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration is going to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicaid funding from Minnesota over fraud concerns.And, in global news, Trump officials sat down with Iranian leaders in Geneva for a third round of indirect talks. They come as the U.S. military amasses in the Middle East ahead of a potential strike on Iran.The Trump Administration is on damage control after U.S Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says Israel is entitled to more land in the Middle East than it currently holds.And Cuba announces its military has destroyed a boat that entered Cuban waters on Wednesday, killing four. Cuba's country's interior minister called the incident “a foiled armed infiltration.”We cover the most important stories from around the world in the international hour of the News Roundup.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, John Hart, CEO of government transparency nonprofit Open the Books, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss ballooning Medicaid fraud in states like Pennsylvania and analyze the fight to expose the loopholes that lead to taxpayer-funded waste.Read more about Open the Book's role in exposing Medicaid fraud here and here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

Thursday on the News Hour, Hillary Clinton testifies to lawmakers over the Epstein files, while the Justice Department looks into whether documents mentioning President Trump were withheld from the public. The Trump administration halts Medicaid funding to Minnesota over allegations of fraud. Plus, a whistleblower warns ICE recruits are not receiving proper training. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Today's Headlines: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee in the first of two days of Epstein-related depositions involving the Clintons. The closed-door hearing was briefly paused after Rep. Lauren Boebert leaked a photo of Clinton testifying to right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson, who posted it online. Clinton later told reporters she “did not know Jeffrey Epstein” and criticized the committee for not calling individuals more prominently named in Epstein files. She also said lawmakers repeatedly questioned her about UFOs and “Pizzagate.” Meanwhile, U.S.–Iran nuclear talks resumed in Geneva, with officials describing discussions as “positive,” even as concerns linger about potential military escalation. In New York, Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva was detained by ICE agents inside her campus housing after agents reportedly misrepresented themselves to gain entry. She was later released following intervention by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who was meeting with Donald Trump at the White House regarding housing investment proposals. Vice President JD Vance announced a pause on $259 million in Medicaid funding allocated to Minnesota, signaling potential broader funding freezes. In Kansas, the Republican-controlled legislature overrode Gov. Laura Kelly's veto to enact a law invalidating updated gender markers on driver's licenses and birth certificates for transgender residents. In media and tech, Netflix withdrew its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the way for Paramount's higher offer. AI company Anthropic announced it is dropping its 2023 voluntary safety pledge amid competitive pressure. More than 1,800 companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds for Trump-era tariffs ruled illegal, totaling roughly $130 billion. Finally, Trump also invoked the Defense Production Act to boost domestic production of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, despite ongoing litigation linking the herbicide to cancer, and a new military readiness report additionally calls for major Pentagon reforms in cybersecurity, procurement, and tech modernization. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NYT: Hillary Clinton Denies Knowing Epstein or His Crimes in a Tense Deposition Axios: U.S.-Iran nuclear talks were "positive," senior U.S. official says NBC News: Columbia president says student was detained by DHS agents who claimed they were looking for missing child PBS: Mamdani pitches Trump on housing investments by mocking up newspaper with his name in the headline Axios: Trump admin cites fraud in freezing Minnesota Medicaid funds CJ Online: Kansas invalidates IDs and birth certificates of transgender people The Hollywood Reporter: Netflix Backs Out of Warner Bros. Bidding, Paramount Set to Win Time: Anthropic Drops Flagship Safety Pledge WSJ: The $130 Billion Race for Companies to Get Their Tariff Money Back NYT: Trump Order Aims to Boost Weedkiller Targeted in Health Lawsuits Axios: Exclusive: U.S. must overhaul military readiness and tech metrics, report urges Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Oversight investigators are officially deposing Bill and Hillary Clinton this week as the probe into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal reaches a new level. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss whether Epstein acted as a government intelligence asset and if the committee will eventually subpoena President Trump. Plus, the "lawfare" allegations surrounding FBI phone surveillance during the Biden administration and the Trump administration's aggressive new "war on fraud" targeting state Medicaid funds. The 'Rotor Act', an aviation safety bill written in response to a deadly midair collision near Washington, was narrowly rejected by the House but it has ignited a fierce debate over whether military aircraft should be forced to use civilian tracking technology to prevent fatalities in the sky. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins to discuss the 'Rotor Act' failing to pass, the use of AI to dismantle deceptive trucking networks, and his strategy of withholding federal funds to force state compliance with safety standards. Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, Host of the Jason Rantz Show and author of “What's Killing America.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, John Hart, CEO of government transparency nonprofit Open the Books, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss ballooning Medicaid fraud in states like Pennsylvania and analyze the fight to expose the loopholes that lead to taxpayer-funded waste. Read more about Open the Book's role in exposing […]

Illegal immigrants getting Social Security numbers. Welfare fraud fueling voter rolls. And Democrat officials refusing to turn over critical data. Today on AmperWave Daily, we connect the dots between immigration, welfare, and voter fraud — and explore why some allege it's shaping elections and party behavior nationwide.

Half a trillion dollars of taxpayer money allegedly gone in Minnesota alone. Illegal immigrant sex offenders flown into the U.S. with minimal oversight. And a shadowy web of surveillance inside federal agencies — are our institutions out of control? Today on AmperWave Daily, we break down the latest explosive claims on fraud, political spying, and border security.

Is there really a trillion dollars a year in federal fraud? Why is Minnesota at the center of a $259 million Medicaid freeze? And could cracking down on fraud actually balance the federal budget? Today on AmperWave Daily — the administration says it's going after massive Medicaid fraud. Critics call it political retribution. The numbers being tossed around? Half a trillion… even a trillion dollars a year. Let's break it down.

Millions of dollars allegedly misused in welfare programs. Illegal immigrants on voter rolls. And the Trump administration fights to get the data states refuse to share. Today on AmperWave Daily, we break down the latest updates from JD Vance's crackdown on welfare and voter fraud, and what it could mean for elections and taxpayers.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testifies in closed session before the House Oversight Committee about Jeffrey Epstein and co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, saying she has no new information to give them, and the Republican leaders of the committee should be asking people whose name comes up many times in the Epstein files, including President Donald Trump; Gov.  Tim Walz (D-MN) announces an anti-fraud legislative package and responds to the Trump Administration putting on hold nearly $300 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota over fraud concerns; Vice President JD Vance travels to a portion of Wisconsin where a vulnerable House Republican is running for reelection to speak at a manufacturing facility about the economy; Federal bank regulators answer questions at a Senate Banking Committee hearing about debanking and a top UAE official's $500 million investment in a crypto company owned by the Trump family; another round of U.S.-Iran talks over Iran's nuclear program concludes with no announced breakthrough, as the U.S. House & Senate plan to vote next week on a War Powers Act resolution requiring Congressional approval before the President can use the military against Iran; Washington Post Executive Editor Matt Murray talks about way forward for the paper after recent, deep newsroom cuts; Cindy McCain says she is stepping down as head of the United Nations World Food Program due to health reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Prosecutors visit crime scene, over 1,600 tips since increased reward Savannah Guthrie immediately wanted to offer $1M reward for mom Nancy — but she was told not to: sources JD Vance says Minnesota’s Medicaid funds halted as part of Trump’s ‘war on fraud’ WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - President of The Family Foundation WEBSITE: https://www.familyfoundation.org/ TOPIC: Reflect on the importance of Sage Blair attending Trump’s State of the Union Address this week Eric Schmitt on X: "In the span of just one generation Democrats went from having pride in America at basically the same level as Republicans to now only 1/3 of Democrats feel that way. Republican numbers have held. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ideas are not new, and it's short on specifics, but will President Trump's “The Great Healthcare Plan” lead to serious health reform? AnneMarie Schieber, managing editor of Health Care News and Devon Herrick, of the Goodman Institute Health Blog  discuss the pros and cons of the plan's “four pillars.” Will price transparency mean anything in a dysfunctional health care system where few people pay directly?  Are Trump's drug price deals the kind of drug price reform patients need?  Will proposed ACA rules lead to lower cost  “indemnity” style  health insurance? Also, Sen. Rand Paul wants to remove nationwide liability protections for vaccine makers, what about ending vaccine mandates, and Elon Musk and DOGE make it easy to “crowdsource” Medicaid fraud investigations.  In The Tank broadcasts LIVE every Thursday at 12pm CT on on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Tune in to have your comments addressed live by the In The Tank Crew. Be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode. See you there!Climate Change Roundtable is LIVE every Friday at 12pm CT on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Have a topic you want addressed? Join the live show and leave a comment for our panelists and we'll cover it during the live show!

Feb. 27, 2026- We consider the implications of changing a Medicaid payout to emergency medical service providers with Thomas Coyle, president of Monroe Ambulance transportation and chair of the United New York Ambulance Network, and Bryan Brauner, CEO of Twin City Ambulance.

Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Brown University's Andrew Ryan to the pod to discuss his recent Forefront article that explores whether value-based payment and managed care can lead to addressing the core drivers of spending.Related Links:Value-Based Payment And Managed Care Will Not Solve The Affordability Crisis (Health Affairs Forefront)“All I Do Is Win”: Why Beating Benchmarks Doesn't Mean That ACOs Are Reducing Costs (Health Affairs Forefront)

Candidate filing season is underway, and the next few weeks will reveal not just who's running—but who can't get on the ballot. Chris and John flag what to watch: retirements, surprise re-runs by incumbents, and especially the volume (and seriousness) of primaries against sitting legislators—potentially on both sides of the carbon capture pipeline issue.They then revisit TIF (Tax Increment Financing) within Iowa's urban renewal framework and the renewed debate around it inside the Governor's property tax proposal. The core reforms discussed: (1) a 20-year limit (ending “perpetual TIFs”), and (2) narrowing eligible spending toward horizontal infrastructure (roads/utilities) rather than incentives that effectively boost developer profitability. The theme is not abolition—just enforceable guardrails.Next up: a Budget Continuation Act concept—essentially a “status quo” backstop that keeps government operating if a budget isn't passed on time (whether due to political deadlock or emergencies). They frame it as stability for taxpayers and a structural safeguard against D.C.-style shutdown politics and policy “hostage-taking” during endgame budget negotiations.Finally, they tease broader regulatory reform via the REINS Act approach—tightening legislative oversight of major regulations and reinforcing checks and balances over the administrative state. They also note movement on integrity/oversight legislation affecting SNAP and Medicaid, driven in part by federal rule changes and the need to reduce error and fraud exposure for Iowa.00:00:14 – Welcome + trivia setup00:01:12 – Trivia question: President + Chief Justice (only one person)00:02:13 – Candidate filing period: who's in, who's out, and what to watch00:05:04 – Primaries vs incumbents; carbon pipeline politics00:06:50 – Democrats: U.S. Senate primary chatter and endorsements00:09:04 – TIF recap: what it is and why it exists00:10:45 – Governor's TIF reforms: 20-year limit + guardrails00:12:33 – Restricting TIF uses: infrastructure vs developer incentives00:17:00 – Budget Continuation Act: how it works and why it matters00:21:25 – How budget brinksmanship drives bad policy add-ons00:24:16 – REINS Act: regulatory oversight and checks/balances00:27:54 – SNAP/Medicaid oversight bills: error rates and fraud control00:29:15 – Wrap + subscribe

House Oversight investigators are officially deposing Bill and Hillary Clinton this week as the probe into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal reaches a new level. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to discuss whether Epstein acted as a government intelligence asset and if the committee will eventually subpoena President Trump. Plus, the "lawfare" allegations surrounding FBI phone surveillance during the Biden administration and the Trump administration's aggressive new "war on fraud" targeting state Medicaid funds. The 'Rotor Act', an aviation safety bill written in response to a deadly midair collision near Washington, was narrowly rejected by the House but it has ignited a fierce debate over whether military aircraft should be forced to use civilian tracking technology to prevent fatalities in the sky. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins to discuss the 'Rotor Act' failing to pass, the use of AI to dismantle deceptive trucking networks, and his strategy of withholding federal funds to force state compliance with safety standards. Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, Host of the Jason Rantz Show and author of “What's Killing America.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SB1, a bill tightening eligibility for Medicaid and SNAP heads to the Governor. Lawmakers call for an investigation into rising utility costs. Late amendments to a bill dealing with commercial drivers licenses would mandate English proficiency tests.

Two bills designed to enforce federal immigration policy through SNAP and Medicaid have been approved by the Oklahoma House and sent to the Senate.

1. Cuba Coast Guard Incident A US‑registered speedboat was fired upon by Cuban authorities, resulting in 4 deaths and 6 injuries. Cuba claims: The boat’s occupants fired first. Passengers (Cuban nationals living in the US) carried assault rifles, handguns, body armor, etc. The group was attempting armed infiltration with terrorist intent. The US position: Nothing is verified yet; US agencies are investigating. Officials (Rubio, Vance, DHS, Coast Guard) are demanding access to survivors. No indication the operation had any US government involvement. The event raises fears of a major diplomatic flashpoint, given: Historical tension (e.g., 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown). Current hardline US posture toward Cuba. 2. Minnesota Medicaid Fraud Crackdown The Trump administration has paused $259.5 million in Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota over large‑scale fraud concerns. Fraud schemes allegedly include: Paying mothers $1,000 to falsely diagnose children with autism to bill Medicaid. A provider billing for 450 days of work exceeding 24 hours/day. Centers billing for beneficiaries who were already deceased. VP JD Vance and CMS Director Dr. Oz emphasize: The fraud involves home and community‑based services that are hard to audit. Minnesota must submit a corrective action plan or risk losing up to $1 billion in funds. Providers have already been paid by Minnesota; the federal government is withholding reimbursement from the state, not from citizens. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice President JD Vance DROPS THE HAMMER on fraud-plagued Minnesota! The Trump administration is temporarily halting $259 MILLION in federal Medicaid payments until the state stops the massive taxpayer waste. This is the FIRST big win in President Trump's "war on fraud." In his State of the Union address, Trump warned Americans about the shocking corruption shredding our nation, calling Minnesota a "stunning example" where members of the Somali community have pillaged an estimated $19 BILLION from hardworking taxpayers. Now Vance, teaming with CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, is delivering RESULTS. Are we going to see politicians arrested? We also cover: John Thune can SAVE the Republic. Kamala Harris for president? Texas midterm primary update. Sage Blair “Clock It” during SOTU. U.S. men's hockey team attacked. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:18 Still Enjoying the USA Olympic Gold Medal Victory 03:03 Congresswoman in the Red Dress Identified! 04:13 John Thune on the SAVE America Act 12:24 Kamala Harris on the SAVE America Act 18:06 Kamala Harris Isn't Sure about Running for President in 2028 20:05 Harry Enten on Early Primary Voting in Texas 26:10 Michigan-Themed Gift Box for Pat Gray & Friends 31:35 Fat Five 51:54 JD Vance on Fraud in Minnesota 55:14 Mehmet Oz on Fraud in Minnesota 1:03:07 Florida-Registered Boat Shot At by Cuban Border Patrol 1:04:55 Sage Blair at President Trump's SOTU Address "Clocking It" 1:14:20 John Fetterman on Dems Not Standing/Clapping at SOTU Address 1:21:08 Not Enough Memes of Barron Trump at the SOTU Address 1:25:22 Pat Talks about the 1980 Winter Olympics "Miracle on Ice" 1:27:08 Hilary Knight of USA Women's Hockey Team Talks on ESPN 1:30:35 The View is Angry over Trump & USA Men's Hockey Team 1:33:23 Jack Hughes Gives Speech to New Jersey Crowd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The state unveils new fraud prevention programs, but none of them include thou shall not steal. Feds threaten to withhold $259 million unless Mn can prove the money would not be used fraudulently. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concernsUS Attorney Rosen insists he has ‘more than adequate' resources despite 44% decline in staffAt least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago documents case are fired, sources saySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's an Emmajority Report Thursday on the Majority Report   On today's program:   JD Vance announces a halt on $259 million in federal funding for Medicaid in Minnesota over alleged fraud.   @JoseBird on YouTube releases a thorough video debunking Nick Shirley's claim about fraud in the Somali community in Minnesota. Check out Jose's entire video here.   Daniel Boguslaw from Deeper States on Substack joins Emma to discuss his video essay released with A More Perfect Union on Bohemian Grove.   Co-Chairs of DSA, Ashik Siddique & Megan Romer join Emma to celebrate DSA hitting 100,000 members nationally.   In the Fun Half:   Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder join the program   Medhi Hasan explains the misogyny behind the GOP's proposed SAVE Act.   In a weird, sexist rant Greg Gutfeld is confused on why he is repulsed by Rep. Ilham Omar (D-MN) despite being attracted to her.   Dave Rubin defends American imperialism with his classic bimbo style analysis.   all that and more   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: PROLON: Get 15% off plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program at  ProlonLife.com/majority SUNSET LAKE: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com  Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

-- On the Show -- Americans relocate abroad in record numbers as foreign residency data, citizenship renunciations, and student enrollment trends show growing dissatisfaction with life in the United States -- Casey Means struggles to defend past financial conflicts, evasive public health answers, and refusal to clearly endorse measles vaccination during a contentious Surgeon General confirmation hearing -- A Reuters Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans believe Donald Trump has become more erratic with age as economic dissatisfaction fuels concerns -- Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman claims missing Epstein-related files reflect liberal elite sexual behavior, ignoring allegations against members of his own party -- CNN analyst Harry Enten highlights new data suggesting Texas may be trending politically competitive as voter shifts challenge longstanding Republican dominance -- JD Vance deflects unfavorable Fox News polling showing Donald Trump deeply underwater on the economy by blaming Joe Biden rather than presenting evidence of current improvement -- JD Vance and Mehmet Oz announce a temporary halt of congressionally approved Medicaid funding to Minnesota raising constitutional questions about executive authority -- Donald Trump calls for Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Robert De Niro to be sent back from the United States after public criticism of him -- On the Bonus Show: How Democrats countered Trump's State of the Union address, trans drivers in Kansas must surrender their drivers licenses, a MrBeast editor gets implicated in a Kalshi insider trading scheme, and much more...

The State of the Union was nightmarishly damaging. A word about crime and liberty. Donald's allegedly "roaring economy." The true story of Sage Blair. Why we can't abandon the trans community. New anti-trans law in Kansas. Donald stole another Democratic accomplishment and claimed it's his own. Hillary Clinton testified about Jeffrey Epstein. Jim Comer might subpoena Howard Lutnick. The Trump oligarchs are withholding Medicaid funds from Minnesota. Trump nominated a wellness influencer to be Surgeon General. Donald's latest scam to undermine the ACA and make healthcare more expensive. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by Freekbass, Brother Dynamite, and more! Brought to you by Russ Rybicki, SharePower Responsible Investing. Support our new sponsor and get free shipping at Quince.com/bob ! Sign up for Buzz Burbank's Substack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss a shootout off the coast of Cuba, the White House pausing Medicaid payments to Minnesota, missing Epstein files directly related to Trump, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Hillary Clinton testifies she has “no idea” who Jeffrey Epstein is, despite photos, planes, weddings, and, well… reality. -J.D. Vance and Dr. Oz freeze Minnesota's Medicaid money after discovering autism centers billing 450 days a year and even charging for patients who are already dead. -Sarah Bedford of the Washington Examiner joins to break down the SOTU trap, FBI surveillance drama, and the Democrats' uncanny ability to sit at precisely the wrong moment . Today's podcast is sponsored by : RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com QUINCE CLOTHING - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince.  Go to http://Quince.com/NEWSMAX for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday's A.M. Update exposes what looks like classic Senate "failure theater" from Majority Leader John Thune, who promises a vote on the SAVE Act to block non-citizen voting but sidesteps any real push like a talking filibuster amid government funding fights and other priorities. Vice President JD Vance, alongside CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, takes firm action by withholding $259.5 million in Medicaid funds from Minnesota over massive fraud concerns, giving Governor Tim Walz 60 days to outline fixes or face more cuts. A classified Gang of Eight briefing on Iran draws only a measured, non-committal response from Chuck Schumer, while 12 advanced F-22 Raptors deploy to Israel as Middle East tensions simmer. Other highlights include Democratic counterprogramming flops featuring dancing frog skits, John Fetterman's critique of his party's antics, college students hilariously reviewing a State of the Union that hadn't happened yet, a dramatic Omaha sinkhole caught on camera, and listener reactions to whether Trump's address moved the needle.   A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, SAVE Act Senate, John Thune failure theater, JD Vance Minnesota fraud, Medicaid withholding Tim Walz, Chuck Schumer Iran briefing, F-22 Israel deployment, Democratic State of the Union counterprogramming, John Fetterman, college students SOTU, Omaha sinkhole, poll of the week

Vice President JD Vance announced that the federal government would withhold $259 million in Medicaid funding for Minnesota due to concerns about fraud. The state and its welfare fraud scandals have become a target for the Trump administration, and Gov. Tim Walz says the funding move is politically motivated. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Matt Sepic, a reporter for Minnesota Public Radio. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tara breaks down the latest legal victory in the fight against illegal enrollments in federal programs and exposes how billions in taxpayer money may have been misused. Court Victory: A U.S. appeals court overturned a judge blocking the Trump administration from accessing IRS data—crucial for identifying illegally enrolled immigrants. Scope of the Problem: Millions of illegals reportedly received Social Security numbers, Medicaid benefits, drivers' licenses, and in some cases, voted—all in violation of federal law. Frontline Action: Trump is taking on food stamp and Medicaid fraud, with Republican states actively purging ineligible recipients. Meanwhile, Democrats allegedly block access to vital data. The Stakes: These wins could reshape budget priorities, enforce accountability, and finally put taxpayer dollars back under scrutiny.

Tara breaks down the massive scope of alleged fraud in federal programs, the court victories clearing the way for enforcement, and the crucial fight over the SAFE Act. Fraud at Scale: Reports suggest up to $1 trillion a year in Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal program fraud in multiple Democrat-run cities. Trump's Enforcement Wins: Millions removed from food stamps and Medicaid in Republican states, plus a key appeals court ruling allowing IRS data access. The SAFE Act: Pending legislation could force the Democrats to turn over voter rolls, removing ineligible voters and protecting election integrity. Billionaire Wealth & Taxes: Discussion of wealth taxes as a funding mechanism for federal programs and the political resistance to enforcement.

Millions in fraudulent welfare, Medicaid, and home care programs are costing taxpayers trillions—while Democrats stall critical reforms. Today, we break down how Trump, JD Vance, and the appeals court ruling on IRS data could expose illegal enrollments, recover billions, and reshape the voter rolls. Plus: what the SAFE Act vote could mean for the 2026 midterms. ⏱️ Show Notes / Segments 0:00 – 3:45 | Trillion-Dollar Fraud Claims Discussion of Trump's claim that U.S. budget could be balanced overnight if all fraud was stopped, including JD Vance leading federal prosecutors to tackle nationwide abuses. 3:46 – 8:20 | Home Care and Hospice Scandal Explains the unprecedented growth of personal care services in NY and California, where federal funds are being misused, including payments to illegal immigrants and fraudulent providers. 8:21 – 12:15 | Medicaid & Illegal Activity How Medicaid funds are being diverted to cash, debit cards, and welfare for non-citizens; millions of illegal immigrants receive benefits including drivers licenses, voter registration, and potentially voting. 12:16 – 16:00 | Court Wins & Access to IRS Data The U.S. appeals court overturned a judge's block on Trump accessing IRS data, opening the door to uncover Social Security fraud, identify illegal voters, and strengthen enforcement. 16:01 – 20:10 | The SAFE Act and Voter Rolls Analysis of Senate delays on the SAFE Act, which requires states to purge voter rolls of illegals and enforce citizenship verification; why John Thune's delay is a critical bottleneck. 20:11 – 24:00 | Wealth Taxes & Democrat Funding Discussion on proposed wealth taxes, their political consequences, and how billionaires' taxes could theoretically fund welfare programs in Democrat-controlled states. 24:01 – 28:00 | Political Strategy & Midterms Impact How Trump's efforts, the SAFE Act, and voter roll enforcement could impact elections, Republicans' role in enabling or blocking reforms, and the consequences for state-level policies.

Tara exposes what may be the largest government fraud scheme in recent U.S. history—stretching from New York to California. Fraud in Plain Sight: A trillion dollars a year in waste and abuse could balance the national budget overnight, yet it continues unchecked. From Medicare home health care to hospice programs, massive payouts are being misused—including benefits to illegal immigrants. The New Economy of Fraud: In New York, personal care services now outpace retail as the top job. In California, federal funds for hospice care and home health services are ballooning, yet patients aren't dying, and providers aren't accountable. Task Force & Accountability: JD Vance leads a new initiative to investigate and stop this fraud, promising tools both for prosecution and prevention. This episode reveals the scale of abuse in government programs, who benefits, and why taxpayers are getting shortchanged.

Vice President JD Vance says the Administration is pausing some Medicaid funds to Minnesota over fraud concerns, a day after President Donald Trump said in his State of the Union Address the Vice President will lead a 'war on fraud'; Senate Republican leader John Thune and Democratic leader Chuck Schumer react to that and other issues in the president's nearly two-hour address, especially economic affordability, and what that means for the Senate agenda; two other Senators, Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) discuss Russia's war with Ukraine, a topic that got barely a mention in this year's State of the Union Address; nominee for Surgeon General Dr. Casey Means tells the Senate Health Committee that she will not unequivocally say that parents should vaccinate their children against diseases like measles, the flu or whooping cough; Supreme Court hears a case about a house in Michigan worth nearly $200,000, foreclosed on by the county for an unpaid $2,000 tax bill and sold at auction for $76,000. Plaintiffs say that is an unconstitutional taking without just compensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-U.S. shifts demands as negotiations with Iran enter round 3 -Vance targets the poor in Minnesota with Medicaid cuts -New MAHA freak wants to wreck public health in the U.S. -Working Class History: The Woolworth's Sit-down Strike!

A proposal to tie up Medicaid funds to Minnesota could force tough budget choices.Gov. Tim Walz says the announced halt in Medicaid funding continues a campaign of retribution from the Trump administration.That story and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Minneapolis police think a man who fatally shot two of his cousins Monday afternoon on the city's northside was later killed in a confrontation with police in Brooklyn Center.Researchers at the University of Minnesota estimate that rent debt across the state has surged by an additional 30 to 50 million dollars since December.

The federal government is withholding a quarter billion dollars in Medicaid funding to Minnesota — and said the state has 60 days to address fraud before that money returns. One mental health leader shared what the pause will mean for his work.There is a push for Governor Tim Walz to enact an eviction moratorium before March rent is due to ease the impacts from the ICE surge. We looked at what would be required for the governor to make that decision.Plus, some people are getting released from ICE custody without crucial documents. We heard one man's story.Plus, writers gathered to reflect and celebrate Ramadan at an event organized by Mizna, a group that promotes the work of Arab and Southwest Asian and North African artists.And a doctor who trained in Minnesota skied in the Olympics for Mexico. She shared more about her journey.

State leaders are responding to a move by the federal government to withhold about a quarter billion dollars in Medicaid funding. The Trump administration says the state has 60 days to share a plan to address fraud or the freeze could be extended. But Governor Tim Walz and members of his administration say they've been taking such steps. State Medicaid Director John Connolly said the state will have to pay the federal government a quarter billion dollars for services already provided, which is a hit to the state budget. Connolly says the Trump Administration has threatened to withhold more money.The funding pause affects 14 categories of services funded through Medicaid. Late in 2025, the state began reviewing providers of those services. It has suspended or delayed some payments. The programs include, in part, treatments for substance use disorder and mental health conditions. Marcus Schmit, executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, spoke with host Nina Moini about what the funding threat could mean for mental health care in the state.

Patrick McKenzie (patio11) and Luke Farrell examine the structural "technical imagination" gap that prevents the US government from delivering high-fidelity digital services. They discuss why states routinely pay full price 29 times for the same buggy codebase, why failure is the default outcome, and why rooms full of government administrators cannot muster the expertise to say a two line code change should be trivial. They also discuss Luke's work on the "means testing industrial complex,” why the government redundantly pays a private vendor to do a SQL query for information the IRS already knows, and what vendors would say about their own discontents.–Full transcript available here: http://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/understanding-government-procurement-with-luke-farrell/–Presenting Sponsors: Mercury &  FramerIf you have more interesting hobbies than managing your money, Mercury Personal is built for you. It allows you to automate movement between accounts—allocating paychecks and tax prep the moment they hit—with a sensible permissions model for partners or accountants. It works the way tech people expect banking to work. Go to mercury.com/personal to experience banking built by the same folks Patrick trusts for his business. Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.Building and maintaining marketing websites shouldn't slow down your engineers. Framer gives design and marketing teams an all-in-one platform to ship landing pages, microsites, or full site redesigns instantly—without engineering bottlenecks. Get 30% off Framer Pro at framer.com/complexsystems.–Links:Luke Farrell's Substack: https://donmoynihan.substack.com/Luke Farrell, The Means-Testing Industrial Complex: https://donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-means-testing-industrial-complex–Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:52) Transitioning from Google to the US Digital Service (USDS) (05:18) How rule buildup and administrative burdens create "Kafkaesque" mazes (08:21) Using diagrams and funnels to visualize benefit denials (11:49) Software logic errors that improperly kicked children off Medicaid (18:25) Why government payroll IT costs hundreds of millions of dollars (20:02) Sponsors: Mercury and Framer(22:02) How recursive legal requirements and DOD standards inflate IT scope (26:57) Market consolidation and the lack of competition in procurement (33:47) Aligning program administrator incentives with successful service delivery (36:03) Using in-house technologists to push back on vendor change orders (39:27) Shifting from "Big Bang" contracts to iterative, agile development (53:10) The moral incoherence of asset limits (01:11:36) Insourcing electronic income verification databases (01:16:56) Building public sector competence to manage modern technical risk (01:20:08) Wrap

We're marking Rare Disease Month 2026 by highlighting the powerful story of Shanthi Hegde, a young patient advocate working to transform how bleeding disorders are understood, treated, and supported. This work is fueled by her own arduous journey with two rare bleeding disorders and immune dysregulatory syndrome, and an extended diagnostic odyssey marked by dismissal, underdiagnosis, and structural bias. “I was told many times by many providers that these disorders are not common in Indians and that my bruises were there just because I'm brown.” Admirably, Shanthi pushed past this mistreatment, advocated for her medical needs, and devoted herself to tackling a range of issues confronting rare disease patients from mental health access to affordable drug pricing to research equity. In this remarkable Year of the Zebra conversation with host Lindsey Smith, you'll also learn about: Shanti's work with the Hemophilia Federation of America; How gaps extend beyond treatment to include insurance coverage, provider training, and substance use care; What clinicians can do to improve the work they do with rare disease patients. Join us for a conversation that connects patient voice to system change, and explores what real equity for rare disease communities will require. Mentioned in this episode:Hemophilia Federation of AmericaShanthi's LinkedIn Profile If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/podcast

Jesse Kelly teams up with Steve Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of The Maine Wire, to unpack The Foreign Takeover of America—exposing how foreign networks are exploiting U.S. systems from coast to coast. They dive deep into Chinese-backed cartels flooding rural America with illegal marijuana grows tied to CCP interests, generating billions in black-market cash while evading oversight and poisoning communities. Robinson also reveals his investigative findings on massive Somali-linked fraud schemes devastating states like Minnesota and Maine, where organized networks have allegedly bilked taxpayers out of billions through fake claims in welfare, child nutrition, autism services, housing, and Medicaid programs—often funneling proceeds overseas via money laundering and shell companies. Jesse and Steve connect the dots on how these parallel invasions—Chinese land grabs and Somali welfare exploitation—represent a deliberate erosion of American sovereignty, fueled by lax enforcement, political inaction, and exploitation of generous social programs.I'm Right with Jesse Kelly on The First TVCardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/JESSEChoq: Visit https://choq.com/jessetv for a 17.76% discount on your CHOQ subscription for lifeCowboy Colostrum: Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code JESSETV at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/JESSETVFollow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Bahnsen fills in for Brian Szytel with a Daily Recap recorded shortly before the close as markets trade higher (Dow up ~300, S&P up nearly 1%, Nasdaq up over 1%) and notes upcoming Nvidia earnings. He focuses on economic takeaways from the State of the Union rather than politics, highlighting the lack of new affordability proposals as potentially market-friendly. He says Medicaid drug price controls were reiterated but have little market impact due to low passage odds, and that pharma has largely navigated tariff threats already. He reviews proposals for government-matched quasi-401(k) plans for lower-income Americans, requiring hyperscalers to fund their own power needs, and an unrealistic idea of tariffs replacing income taxes. He supports banning congressional stock trading and notes omissions on credit-card rate caps and 2026 tax-cut reconciliation, while flagging a call to ban institutional ownership of residential real estate. 00:00 Market Snapshot Setup 00:36 State of the Union Focus 01:12 Affordability and Policy Restraint 02:15 Prescription Drugs and Pharma 03:25 New Savings Plan Proposal 03:42 AI Data Centers and Power 04:17 Tariffs and Tax Reality Check 04:45 Congress Stock Trading Ban 05:04 What Wasn't Said and Housing 05:48 Wrap Up and Sign Off Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com