Julie Rovner
LightNews LightNews
banner
julierovner.bsky.social
Julie Rovner
@julierovner.bsky.social
9.3K followers 720 following 280 posts

Chief Washington Correspondent KFF Health News, Host "What the Health?" podcast/horseperson/corgimomx2/unapologetic Michigan fan.

Videos

Julie Rovner is an American journalist and author. Currently the Chief Washington Correspondent for Kaiser Health News (KHN) and host of its podcast, "What the Health", Rovner previously reported for National Public Radio, National Journal's Congress Daily, Congressional Quarterly, and The Lancet. .. more

Public Health 35%
Economics 33%
Posts Replies Media Videos

Reposted by Julie Rovner

lizszabo.bsky.social
Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 11h
A mother describes the pain of losing her son to a disease that's now preventable by vaccines -- but which the CDC no longer universally recommends. A heartbreaking story by a talented writer and strong woman.
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
A brief, shining time
One of my sons died of a disease that later became vaccine preventable. But now that and other vaccines have been struck from the recommended list for children.
substack.com

Reposted by Jason Mittell, Will Jennings, John R. Hutchinson , and 13 more

laurajedeed.bsky.social
Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 22h
A few months ago, ICE hired me

I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable

And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"

My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com

Reposted by Sarah E. Gollust, Julie Rovner, Timothy D. McBride

adrianna.bsky.social
Adrianna McIntyre @adrianna.bsky.social · 4d
New in the Federal Register, CMS has taken the next regulatory step toward withholding federal Medicaid dollars from Minnesota, following its January 6 letter to Walz

public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00512.p...

Reposted by Julie Rovner

crampell.bsky.social
Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 4d
News: The 5 blue states targeted by the Trump administration for a childcare funding freeze (NY, CA, CO, IL, MN) have sued to block it and are requesting a TRO

Reposted by Julie Rovner

adrianna.bsky.social
Adrianna McIntyre @adrianna.bsky.social · 5d
17 Republicans voting with Democrats to cleanly extend the ACA enhanced subsidies is nearly double the number who signed the discharge petition along with Democrats to force the vote (9)

(Note that the bill the Senate is considering is not a clean extension.)

julierovner.bsky.social
Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 5d
our first #WTHealth podcast of 2026 now up! @alicemiranda.bsky.social, @laurenweberhp.bsky.social and @sarahkarlin-smith.bsky.social join me to break down the latest on the ACA fight, changes to the vaccine schedule and food pyramid, and more.
kffhealthnews.org/news/podcast...
New Year, Same Health Fight - KFF Health News
Congress returned from its break facing a familiar question: whether to extend the expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans that expired at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, HHS Secretary Rob...
kffhealthnews.org

Reposted by Brendan Nyhan, Scott L. Greer, Rosemary A. Joyce , and 4 more

crampell.bsky.social
Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 7d
Department of Interior says if you put a sticker over Trump's face on your national park entrance pass, the pass will be invalidated.
Meanwhile Trump's decision to put his face on the passes is being challenged in court
DOI cracks down on stickers covering Trump's face on national park passes
Park passes with protest stickers are facing new scrutiny.
www.sfgate.com

julierovner.bsky.social
Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 9d
Well she’s done quite a bit of AKC. Just first time at this new venue with different-looking courses…

julierovner.bsky.social
Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 9d
Aspen’s first day doing UKI agility! Fast clean run.

julierovner.bsky.social
Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 18d
How I’m spending my time off:

Reposted by Stephen M. Walt, Anna O. Law, Nicholas A. Christakis , and 24 more

marklevinenyc.bsky.social
Mark D. Levine @marklevinenyc.bsky.social · 21d
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…

* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M

So YES this has been a huge success.

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Nandita Sharma, Joe R. Feagin , and 12 more

zenofdesign.com
Damion Schubert @zenofdesign.com · 22d
Bill Clinton releasing a statement saying 'release the Epstein files, you cowards' was not on my bingo list.

Reposted by Julie Rovner

lizszabo.bsky.social
Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 24d
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
RFK Jr. wanted to endorse the Danish vaccine schedule. He was forced to pull back.
Legal and political concerns prompted the health department to cancel a planned announcement on Friday, officials said.
www.politico.com

Reposted by Julie Rovner

washingtonpost.com
The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25d
At least 20 people who have received clemency from President Trump so far this year were also forgiven of financial penalties totaling tens of millions of dollars.

Some of these offenders owed money to real-life victims of fraud.
Trump’s pardons wipe out payments to defrauded victims
In addition to clearing prison sentences, the president’s clemency actions have erased millions in restitution payments.
wapo.st

julierovner.bsky.social
Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 26d
on our last #WTHealth podcast for 2025: the latest on the ACA fight on Capitol Hill; vaccine news; and a special wrap of 2025 in health policy. With @alicemiranda.bsky.social, @lizzylawrence.bsky.social, and Tami Luhby:
kffhealthnews.org/news/podcast...
Time’s Up for Expanded ACA Tax Credits - KFF Health News
A last-minute push from Democrats and four moderate Republicans will force a House vote on renewing enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans, but not until January. That means millio...
kffhealthnews.org

Reposted by Lisa W. Fazio, Richard S.J. Tol, Dorothy Bishop , and 35 more

Reposted by David L. Anderson, Julie Rovner, Timothy D. McBride

sahilkapur.bsky.social
Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 28d
NEW: Mike Johnson says he WON'T call a House vote on extending ACA funding this week

Weekend talks with centrist Republicans on a health care amendment collapsed.

Enhanced tax credits will expire, raising costs in 2026.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House Republican leaders ditch vote on ACA funding, all but ensuring premiums will rise
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Republicans worked on the issue throughout the weekend but could not come to an agreement with a group of members who want the funds extended.
www.nbcnews.com

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Richard E. Lenski, Brendan Nyhan , and 15 more

joshisimmigration.bsky.social
Josh Goldstein @joshisimmigration.bsky.social · 28d
One of the biggest moments of my career:
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!

Reposted by Julie Rovner

thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social
The Brian Lehrer Show @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social · 29d
ICYMI, @julierovner.bsky.social on the ACA deadline and the politics over extending subsidies:
www.wnyc.org/story/the-la...
The Latest Battle Over the Fate of the ACA | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
KFF Health News' Julie Rovner discusses the latest over the battle in Congress over the fate of the Affordable Care Act.
www.wnyc.org

Reposted by Cas Mudde, Joe R. Feagin, Brigitte Nerlich , and 20 more

bnonews.com
BNO News @bnonews.com · Dec 14
WATCH: Bystander disarms active shooter at Bondi Beach in Sydney

julierovner.bsky.social
Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · Dec 13
Wally earned his Rally Master title this am!

julierovner.bsky.social
Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · Dec 12
on this week's #WTHealth podcast: The latest on the fight over ACA subsidies and changes to vaccine policy. With @annaedney.bsky.social, @maya-goldman.bsky.social, and our newest panelist, @sherylnyt.bsky.social.
kffhealthnews.org/news/podcast...
Crunch Time for ACA Tax Credits - KFF Health News
Dec. 15 is the deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act plans that begin Jan. 1, and Congress remains at odds over letting expanded tax credits for the plans’ premiums expire and increasing the cos...
kffhealthnews.org

Reposted by Julie Rovner

davidcorn.bsky.social
David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · Dec 11
This seems rather, uh, dictatorial.

I'm old enough to remember when conservatives wanted devolution and the return of power to states.

Reposted by Julie Rovner

tomtmwolf.bsky.social
Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · Dec 9
UCLA's Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy just unveiled a fantastic hub for folks interested in the intersection of history and litigation -- "History in Reproductive Rights Cases."

Their new collection of amicus briefs, scholarship, and cases is here:

law.ucla.edu/academics/ce...
History in Reproductive Rights Cases: A Post-Dobbs Resource Hub
This Hub provides resources – case summaries, amicus briefs and expert reports, and scholarship – that demonstrate the progressive role a critical approach to history can play in informing legal argum...
law.ucla.edu

Reposted by Julie Rovner

poynterinstitute.bsky.social
The Poynter Institute @poynterinstitute.bsky.social · Dec 9
Sooner or later, most journalists will face a moment when someone in power makes them the story, writes Poynter’s senior vice president and ethics chair Kelly McBride.

How should journalists respond to personal attacks from powerful people? Here are some tips: www.poynter.org/ethics-trust...
When powerful people bully the press, they’re really trying to silence the public - Poynter
What looks like a personal attack is often an intimidation tactic aimed at the entire press and the people it serves
www.poynter.org

Reposted by Julie Rovner, David Darmofal

fellowwhopoints.bsky.social
Brian Keyser @fellowwhopoints.bsky.social · Dec 9
Don't be fooled: Health Savings Accounts aren't insurance and can't replace enhanced premium tax credits. CAP Health explains @nzmurphy.bsky.social @americanprogress.bsky.social
Senate Republicans’ HSA Plan Can’t Replace the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
The Senate Republican response to the looming expiration of the ACA’s enhanced tax credits is a patchwork of policies that will shift costs onto patients and weaken insurance markets.
www.americanprogress.org

julierovner.bsky.social
Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · Dec 9
Wind me up and I talk about health care! Thanks for having me.
slate.com/podcasts/wha...
Healthcare Is Expensive. It’s About To Get Worse.
Does Trump care enough about the affordability crisis to intervene?
slate.com

Reposted by Elizabeth Saunders, Will Jennings, Brendan Nyhan , and 6 more

donmoyn.bsky.social
Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Dec 9
New, from me: by embracing unitary executive theory, the Supreme Court is moving towards making all public employees fireable at the will of the President.

This will not just hurt government competence, it will aid democratic backsliding. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/at-will-wh...
At will? Whose will?
Removing independent agency heads is part of a broader assault on a nonpartisan government
donmoynihan.substack.com

Reposted by Lisa Diedrich, Julie Rovner

gregggonsalves.bsky.social
Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · Dec 9
My latest for @thenation.com: "Public Health Needs a New Motto: No Apologies, No Surrender"
It’s time we stopped flinching at the assaults of the far right—and started fighting back.
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Public Health Needs a New Motto: No Apologies, No Surrender
It's time we stopped flinching at the assaults of the far right—and started fighting back.
www.thenation.com

Reposted by Mark D. White, Julie Rovner, Kate Jackson

marklemley.bsky.social
Mark Lemley @marklemley.bsky.social · Dec 8
Oops

www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing ...
www.propublica.org