President Trump and other Republicans have falsely claimed Democrats are responsible for the government shutdown due to their desire to provide free healthcare to undocumented immigrants. However, Democrats are focused on extending tax credits that make health insurance more affordable and reversing Medicaid cuts made in a recent bill. Undocumented immigrants are ineligible for both Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid. Experts have refuted the claim as inaccurate, emphasizing that the primary goal of Democrats is not to provide healthcare to those in the country illegally.
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Democrats have proposed a budget plan aimed at restoring healthcare access for legal immigrants who would lose coverage under the Republican tax and spending law. This proposal seeks to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies and reverse cuts to Medicaid, but it would not extend eligibility to immigrants residing in the U.S. illegally, who are generally ineligible for these federally funded programs. Republicans, however, have inaccurately claimed that the Democratic proposal would provide “hundreds of billions” in health benefits to immigrants illegally, a claim unsupported by the Democrats’ plan or the current federal healthcare eligibility rules. Ultimately, the Democratic proposal would primarily impact legal immigrants and not those residing in the U.S. illegally.
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Most Voters Think America’s Divisions Cannot Be Overcome, Poll Says, and this sentiment is a powerful one. It’s a chilling realization that the chasm separating Americans feels less like a manageable divide and more like an unbridgeable canyon. The sheer depth of disagreement, not just on policy, but on fundamental principles, has fostered a sense of hopelessness for many. This isn’t just about differing opinions; it’s about different realities.
At the heart of this despair lies a fundamental disconnect: the inability of many to agree on even basic facts. It is a situation where objective truth is now subject to interpretation, where facts can be challenged and dismissed, and where personal beliefs hold more weight than expert consensus.… Continue reading
During recent public appearances, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly confused Armenia and Albania when discussing his efforts to resolve the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Trump has claimed to have brokered peace deals, including one at the White House in August between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and asserted he has ended multiple wars, though these claims have been fact-checked as false. Despite these inaccuracies, Trump continues to highlight these supposed diplomatic victories while campaigning. This includes incorrectly naming the countries involved in these deals.
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Protecting the public from misinformation requires vigilance, especially when it comes to health and medicine. The organization is committed to delivering unbiased, factual reporting to combat the spread of dangerous medical myths. Readers’ past support was crucial to the organization’s success and has allowed them to remain strong. Now, they are calling on readers to join and contribute once more to safeguard science and protect public health.
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Maintaining a vigilant stance against misinformation, this publication highlights the critical need to combat dangerous myths in medicine, especially when oversight is diminished. They are dedicated to delivering factual journalism to inform the public and protect health. The organization expresses gratitude for past support, which strengthened their ability to report during challenging times, and now seeks continued support to further their mission.
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The President of the United States has declared a potential military intervention in Portland based on what he saw on Fox News and advice from his aides, despite lacking verified information about the current situation. Reports indicate that Trump was referencing outdated footage and claims, potentially leading to a misinformed decision to send in the National Guard. This alarming action stems from the President’s reliance on media coverage and possibly the influence of advisors like Stephen Miller, who are using the President’s detachment from reality to enact their agendas. This scenario, where the President is seemingly manipulated into actions based on misinformation, raises serious questions about the stability and future of the country.
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The Heritage Foundation’s report alleges that “transgender ideology” is linked to half of recent school shootings, calling for the FBI to investigate “Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violent Extremism.” However, Wired magazine’s analysis reveals the claim is unsubstantiated. The Heritage Foundation’s report defines “transgender ideology” in a way that demonizes trans people, but the magazine found that of dozens of school shootings since 2015, only a few shooters have been credibly identified as trans, and their motivations for violence may not have been related to their gender identity. Experts interviewed by Wired confirm there is no evidence to support the claim that transgender people are disproportionately responsible for mass violence, and data points to cisgender men as the vast majority of mass shooters.
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In a recent incident, White House deputy press secretary Abigail Jackson shared an article on social media that she believed supported the government’s stance on left-wing terrorism. However, the article, which reported that left-wing attacks have outpaced far-right incidents this year, was misinterpreted, as the headline was corrected to clarify that it was not a 30-year high. The original study, from the Center for Strategic & International Studies, showed left-wing violence was less lethal than right-wing violence over the past decade and the authors warned against using the data to crack down on legitimate organizations. Despite the factual inaccuracies and criticism received, Jackson’s post remained online.
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President Trump indicated he may reconsider sending troops to Portland to protect ICE facilities, claiming they are “under attack.” In a Sunday interview, he mentioned conversations with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, who suggested the situation on the ground differs from his perception, and Mayor Keith Wilson, who stated no intervention is needed. Although Trump has described Portland as a hotbed of insurrection, officials in the state have indicated that they can handle public safety without military assistance. Despite these recent statements, the administration is still deciding.
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