national politics
The Republican war on Medicare raises the stakes in 2024
| April 11, 2024
Republicans have been trying to cut and/or privatize Medicare for decades. Their latest plan could lead to thousands of dollars in additional out-of-pocket costs for Texas seniors.

New VA program to help more than 40,000 veterans stay in their homes
| April 10, 2024
The program is an attempt to prevent foreclosure actions against former military members still experiencing financial hardship post-pandemic.

Biden unveils new plan for student debt relief
| April 8, 2024
The president’s plan builds on existing debt cancellation efforts and would extend loan relief to more than 30 million borrowers.

Biden administration announces $20 billion in clean energy grants
| April 4, 2024
The EPA says grant recipients, whose work promises to promote clean energy developments in underserved communities, could collectively reduce carbon emissions by 40 million metric tons over the next seven years.

Far-right groups push to limit IVF access
| April 4, 2024
Groups like the Heritage Foundation are trying to take a “back-door” approach to restricting access to IVF by pushing for strict regulations that chip away at the ability of providers and patients to complete treatment.