Social Security, Medicare are “going to be gone,” Donald Trump warns +

Social Security, Medicare are “going to be gone,” Donald Trump warns

Nice way to shift the blame. He was already planning on cutting them.

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Wisconsin Congressman reveals what the government shutdown is actually about

Wisconsin Congressman reveals what the government shutdown is actually about

Oct 15, 2025: “Complete baloney.” US Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Black Earth) wants Wisconsinites to know that the recurring Republican claim that Democrats are holding out on the federal budget because they want undocumented immigrants to receive health benefits is “manure.” What Democrats really want? Tax credits that provide subsidies for most people who buy health insurance on the federal marketplace—making health insurance more affordable. Pocan says people in Wisconsin and all over the country will find out in the next couple of weeks what insurance premium hikes will look like as they buy their health insurance through the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Pocan says with premiums going up and losing subsidies, “a couple, 60 years old, making $85,000 in my district could see somewhere between a $16,000 and $17,000 increase next year in their premiums.” Pocan hosted town halls throughout Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District this week—that’s not his own district—since Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien), who represents the 3rd, hasn’t been doing them. Pocan says he wants to give people a voice, let them know what’s happening, and answer questions. ✏️ 🎥 Salina Heller

7 Medicare Policies That Are Quietly Being Rewritten Without Public Input

Medicare may seem like a stable program, but behind the scenes, critical policies are being tweaked — and not always with public notice. These changes can affect your benefits, cost-sharing, and care options long before you hear about them. Transparency is fading fast, making it harder for beneficiaries to weigh in or prepare. Knowing what’s changing helps you stay informed, even if the announcements don’t show up in your mailbox. Here are seven current shifts in Medicare that are unfolding quietly — and why you should care about each.

7 Medicare Policies That Are Quietly Being Rewritten Without Public Input

Tyranny & Tantrums: A Rant on America’s Collapse

America is to going to hell in a hand basket, and the cracks in its foundation are glaring. As Linkin Park’s Burn It Down echoes, “We’re building it up to break it back down,” the cycle of destruction and collapse feels all too familiar. Institutions meant to uphold democracy are being dismantled, only to be rebuilt on even shakier ground. Power is concentrated in the hands of a few, while the vulnerable are left to fend for themselves. Like the song’s imagery of betrayal and downfall, the current political landscape mirrors a system that prioritizes control and greed over people. The flames of collapse are fanned, and the question remains—what will rise from the ashes?

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