Walker Grooms
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February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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President Trump is going to promote the Rural Health Transformation Fund today. The program:
-gives states only a fraction of what they're losing in Medicaid cuts
-rewards states that implement Trump-favored policies like SNAP restrictions
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
-gives states only a fraction of what they're losing in Medicaid cuts
-rewards states that implement Trump-favored policies like SNAP restrictions
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Trump admin doles out billions for rural health
Montana and California will receive near equal amounts in 2026, despite their massive size disparity.
www.politico.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
President Trump is going to promote the Rural Health Transformation Fund today. The program:
-gives states only a fraction of what they're losing in Medicaid cuts
-rewards states that implement Trump-favored policies like SNAP restrictions
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
-gives states only a fraction of what they're losing in Medicaid cuts
-rewards states that implement Trump-favored policies like SNAP restrictions
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
“> 800 service sites were unable to provide Title X services. 100s of 1,000s of patients were unable to get..services. So the impact was tremendous..
damage certainly was done as a result of their unlawful withholding of the funds.”
-Brigitte Amiri, deputy director, ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project
damage certainly was done as a result of their unlawful withholding of the funds.”
-Brigitte Amiri, deputy director, ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project
EXCLUSIVE: @aclu.org dropped its lawsuit against the Trump admin today after HHS quietly restored tens of millions in Title X funding to @ppfa.org at the end of Dec. Though bigger Medicaid cuts to PP remain in place, this could give clinics an important lifeline. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Lawsuit dismissed after Trump admin quietly restored tens of millions to Planned Parenthood
Progressive groups dropped their case against HHS over the withheld family planning funds, but other challenges continue.
www.politico.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:16 AM
“> 800 service sites were unable to provide Title X services. 100s of 1,000s of patients were unable to get..services. So the impact was tremendous..
damage certainly was done as a result of their unlawful withholding of the funds.”
-Brigitte Amiri, deputy director, ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project
damage certainly was done as a result of their unlawful withholding of the funds.”
-Brigitte Amiri, deputy director, ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project
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BREAKING: James Rodden, an ICE prosecutor who the Observer identified last year as the operator of an X account that posted “America is a White nation," “‘Migrants’ are all criminals,” and apparent praise of Adolf Hitler, appeared to be back at work Tuesday.
www.texasobserver.org/ice-prosecut...
www.texasobserver.org/ice-prosecut...
ICE Prosecutor Who Runs Racist X Account Returns to Dallas Immigration Court
James Rodden, who the Observer identified last year as the operator of the account that routinely posted hateful statements, appeared to be back at work Tuesday.
www.texasobserver.org
January 14, 2026 at 12:43 AM
BREAKING: James Rodden, an ICE prosecutor who the Observer identified last year as the operator of an X account that posted “America is a White nation," “‘Migrants’ are all criminals,” and apparent praise of Adolf Hitler, appeared to be back at work Tuesday.
www.texasobserver.org/ice-prosecut...
www.texasobserver.org/ice-prosecut...
For the vultures, by the vultures, f*** everyone else…
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.
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
December 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
For the vultures, by the vultures, f*** everyone else…
"“They’re holding our rural health as a hostage, essentially, for these broader policy goals, and that’s a problem,” said Priya Sundareshan, a Democratic state senator in Arizona, one of the dozen states that refused to adopt SNAP restrictions."
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
‘Sort of blackmail’: Billions in rural health funding hinge on states passing Trump-backed policies
Democrats and health advocates described the strategy as highly unusual, and some fear it could be wielded to favor political allies.
www.politico.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
"“They’re holding our rural health as a hostage, essentially, for these broader policy goals, and that’s a problem,” said Priya Sundareshan, a Democratic state senator in Arizona, one of the dozen states that refused to adopt SNAP restrictions."
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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NEW: The Pentagon inspector general says Hegseth’s Signal use endangered U.S. troops and missions and the department still lacks a secure messaging platform.
Pentagon watchdog says Hegseth’s Signal chats put troops at risk
The inspector general produced two reports on the Defense secretary’s use of the messaging app to discuss sensitive Yemen strike plans.
www.politico.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
NEW: The Pentagon inspector general says Hegseth’s Signal use endangered U.S. troops and missions and the department still lacks a secure messaging platform.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"the policy could burden already overwhelmed hospitals if immigrants skip preventive care b/c they lack health ins. & end up in the emer room. [Health pol. experts & imm. rights advocates] also predict it'll make it harder to control both outbreaks of infectious diseases & chronic health conditions"
ICYMI: The Trump admin is moving to allow immigration officers to deny green cards to legal immigrants who use safety net programs including Medicaid. Studies on the impact of the policy during Trump's 1st term found it made Covid's racial disparities worse. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump revives policy penalizing immigrants for using safety net programs
The change will make it harder for legal Medicaid enrollees to obtain a green card.
www.politico.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
"the policy could burden already overwhelmed hospitals if immigrants skip preventive care b/c they lack health ins. & end up in the emer room. [Health pol. experts & imm. rights advocates] also predict it'll make it harder to control both outbreaks of infectious diseases & chronic health conditions"
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"Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough"
" The best way to prevent whooping cough is by receiving the Tdap or DTaP vaccine, which protects against three bacterial infections — diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, say public health experts." kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
" The best way to prevent whooping cough is by receiving the Tdap or DTaP vaccine, which protects against three bacterial infections — diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, say public health experts." kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:24 AM
"Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough"
" The best way to prevent whooping cough is by receiving the Tdap or DTaP vaccine, which protects against three bacterial infections — diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, say public health experts." kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
" The best way to prevent whooping cough is by receiving the Tdap or DTaP vaccine, which protects against three bacterial infections — diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, say public health experts." kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
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ICE arrests, detains British woman with US husband and newborn when she shows up for her green card interview. She’s now in a detention center, separated from her 6-month-old. No criminal record. She had overstayed her visa.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
British mum detained by ICE agents in California as six-month old baby and stunned husband watch on | LBC
Katie Paul, 33, was in the process of applying for a green card when she was ambushed by immigration agents
www.lbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
ICE arrests, detains British woman with US husband and newborn when she shows up for her green card interview. She’s now in a detention center, separated from her 6-month-old. No criminal record. She had overstayed her visa.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
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Organizers told me that at least 7 faith leaders were among those arrested on Friday.
In a statement posted on X, DHS referred to demonstrators as "imbeciles" who need to "get a job."
One pastor told me "this is our job," adding, "to advocate for the oppressed. religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
In a statement posted on X, DHS referred to demonstrators as "imbeciles" who need to "get a job."
One pastor told me "this is our job," adding, "to advocate for the oppressed. religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
At least seven faith leaders arrested at Broadview ICE facility protest
(RNS) — 'I've got bruises all over my body,' the Rev. Michael Woolf, who was thrown to the ground and arrested by police, told RNS.
religionnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Organizers told me that at least 7 faith leaders were among those arrested on Friday.
In a statement posted on X, DHS referred to demonstrators as "imbeciles" who need to "get a job."
One pastor told me "this is our job," adding, "to advocate for the oppressed. religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
In a statement posted on X, DHS referred to demonstrators as "imbeciles" who need to "get a job."
One pastor told me "this is our job," adding, "to advocate for the oppressed. religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
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Republicans see RFK Jr. as an asset for the midterms.
Democrats -- looking at recent polling on his vaccine moves as measles outbreaks proliferate -- are confident he'll be a liability.
My latest -->
Democrats -- looking at recent polling on his vaccine moves as measles outbreaks proliferate -- are confident he'll be a liability.
My latest -->
‘You can't eat if you're dead’: Dems eye RFK Jr. as their 2026 boogeyman
Inside Democrats’ effort to attack RFK Jr.’s vaccine moves without angering his base.
www.politico.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Republicans see RFK Jr. as an asset for the midterms.
Democrats -- looking at recent polling on his vaccine moves as measles outbreaks proliferate -- are confident he'll be a liability.
My latest -->
Democrats -- looking at recent polling on his vaccine moves as measles outbreaks proliferate -- are confident he'll be a liability.
My latest -->
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PBS NEWS WEEKEND has been cancelled and 34 jobs will be cut at WETA in Washington D.C.
The NEWS HOUR West Coast bureau will also close and the updated daily West Coast broadcast will end.
“We cannot fully compensate for the scope of the federal funding loss.”
current.org/2025/11/weta... #PBS
The NEWS HOUR West Coast bureau will also close and the updated daily West Coast broadcast will end.
“We cannot fully compensate for the scope of the federal funding loss.”
current.org/2025/11/weta... #PBS
WETA to cut staff, cancel ‘PBS News Weekend’ and close News Hour West bureau
The restructuring includes the elimination of 34 positions, following another round of cuts made in September.
current.org
November 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
PBS NEWS WEEKEND has been cancelled and 34 jobs will be cut at WETA in Washington D.C.
The NEWS HOUR West Coast bureau will also close and the updated daily West Coast broadcast will end.
“We cannot fully compensate for the scope of the federal funding loss.”
current.org/2025/11/weta... #PBS
The NEWS HOUR West Coast bureau will also close and the updated daily West Coast broadcast will end.
“We cannot fully compensate for the scope of the federal funding loss.”
current.org/2025/11/weta... #PBS
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Avelo is an ICE Air charter, transporting shackled detainees on deportation flights. You'll not be shocked to learn that the flights are a fiasco: loss of cabin pressure, slow evacuations, dangerous cargo onboard, no safety checks, long tarmack delays.
Great piece by Gillian Brockell:
Great piece by Gillian Brockell:
ICE Air’s Sloppy, Dangerous Deportation Flights - The American Prospect
Poor planning, mechanical issues, serious safety lapses, and the shutdown are taking a toll on Avelo, America’s most famous deportation airline, internal documents show.
prospect.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Avelo is an ICE Air charter, transporting shackled detainees on deportation flights. You'll not be shocked to learn that the flights are a fiasco: loss of cabin pressure, slow evacuations, dangerous cargo onboard, no safety checks, long tarmack delays.
Great piece by Gillian Brockell:
Great piece by Gillian Brockell:
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I know fewer local people on here but if you live in Alabama and in particular are in driving distance to Birmingham, the APT board of directors is meeting to decide whether to cut PBS, if you can make it out on Tuesday to show them how important PBS is to you it would be very helpful.
November 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I know fewer local people on here but if you live in Alabama and in particular are in driving distance to Birmingham, the APT board of directors is meeting to decide whether to cut PBS, if you can make it out on Tuesday to show them how important PBS is to you it would be very helpful.
Extremely minimally hopeful that, w/ things like the Mamdani win, hagiographic garbage like this is on its way out. Bush-Cheney set us on the course toward the Tr*mo nightmare & Obama/Biden didn’t do nearly enough to break w/ it. Show me Joe’s tweet a/b what a great family man Darth Vader was next.
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Extremely minimally hopeful that, w/ things like the Mamdani win, hagiographic garbage like this is on its way out. Bush-Cheney set us on the course toward the Tr*mo nightmare & Obama/Biden didn’t do nearly enough to break w/ it. Show me Joe’s tweet a/b what a great family man Darth Vader was next.
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Capt. White, who oversaw detention of unaccompanied minors during Trump's 1st term, told me that the ICE's current dragnet and plans for a massive expansion of detention "cannot be made humane or healthy or safe no matter how many people you throw at it.” www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
ICE is hiring dozens of health workers as lawsuits, deaths in custody mount
Nearly as many migrants have died in detention so far this year than over the four years of the Biden administration.
www.politico.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Capt. White, who oversaw detention of unaccompanied minors during Trump's 1st term, told me that the ICE's current dragnet and plans for a massive expansion of detention "cannot be made humane or healthy or safe no matter how many people you throw at it.” www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
“The larger problem is that this is a system to abduct & detain people w/o meaningful due process. That is inherently harmful & can't be made humane or healthy or safe no matter how many ppl you throw at it.”
CDR Jonathan White, oversaw detention of undocumented, unaccompanied minors-1st Trump admin
CDR Jonathan White, oversaw detention of undocumented, unaccompanied minors-1st Trump admin
NEW with @ruthreader.bsky.social: Nearly as many migrants have died in custody so far this year than over the 4 yrs of the Biden admin. ICE is hiring dozens more medical workers, but former insiders are skeptical the deaths will stop w/o more fundamental reforms. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
ICE is hiring dozens of health workers as lawsuits, deaths in custody mount
Nearly as many migrants have died in detention so far this year than over the four years of the Biden administration.
www.politico.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
“The larger problem is that this is a system to abduct & detain people w/o meaningful due process. That is inherently harmful & can't be made humane or healthy or safe no matter how many ppl you throw at it.”
CDR Jonathan White, oversaw detention of undocumented, unaccompanied minors-1st Trump admin
CDR Jonathan White, oversaw detention of undocumented, unaccompanied minors-1st Trump admin
"the admin isn't having conversations a/b offering subsidies to companies that provide fertility benefits to employees, according to another senior official, & no employer will be required to offer [them]..
..new policies also don’t directly address [IVF cost] other than the 1 pricey fertility drug"
..new policies also don’t directly address [IVF cost] other than the 1 pricey fertility drug"
Trump promised while campaigning to make IVF free -- either paid for directly by the government or fully covered by insurance. Today's announcement does not do that (though it could expand access to some patients). It's also angering anti-abortion groups.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Trump unveils IVF policies, but no new funding or coverage requirements
The moves, to lower the cost of a drug prescribed to women going through IVF and boost employer coverage, follow Trump’s campaign promise to make fertility care more accessible.
www.politico.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"the admin isn't having conversations a/b offering subsidies to companies that provide fertility benefits to employees, according to another senior official, & no employer will be required to offer [them]..
..new policies also don’t directly address [IVF cost] other than the 1 pricey fertility drug"
..new policies also don’t directly address [IVF cost] other than the 1 pricey fertility drug"
"“If you’re a researcher..conducting research w/ ppl seeking abortion care, even ppl seeking maternal health care, & you provide them w/ details a/b abortion services, are you aiding & abetting..? There’s a lot of confusion. There’s a lot of fear.”
The FDA did not respond to a request for comment."
The FDA did not respond to a request for comment."
The Trump admin's recent warnings against pregnant women taking Tylenol, Covid shots and antidepressants clash with the mainstream medical consensus. But they also highlight a dangerous data vacuum -- one that's gotten worse since the fall of Roe v. Wade.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
RFK Jr.’s got advice for pregnant women. There’s limited data to support it.
Women of reproductive age have long been missing from clinical trials. It’s getting worse where abortion is banned.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"“If you’re a researcher..conducting research w/ ppl seeking abortion care, even ppl seeking maternal health care, & you provide them w/ details a/b abortion services, are you aiding & abetting..? There’s a lot of confusion. There’s a lot of fear.”
The FDA did not respond to a request for comment."
The FDA did not respond to a request for comment."
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Big protest from immigrant organizers in the Wilson Building today demanding an end to MPD cooperation with ICE. A spicy banner, too.
October 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Big protest from immigrant organizers in the Wilson Building today demanding an end to MPD cooperation with ICE. A spicy banner, too.
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Some video from earlier, multiple journalists bloodied in the scrum. This is just 90 seconds of over 10 minutes of extremely aggressive LAPD response tonight
August 9, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Some video from earlier, multiple journalists bloodied in the scrum. This is just 90 seconds of over 10 minutes of extremely aggressive LAPD response tonight
"Health policy experts and patient advocates who expressed relief that the Trump administration opted to defend Obamacare remain concerned that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other officials will now deploy that power to reshape what services must be covered by insurance without copays."
Health policy experts and patient advocates who expressed relief that the Trump administration opted to defend Obamacare remain concerned that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other officials will now deploy that power to reshape what services must be covered by insurance without copays.
Supreme Court preserves Obamacare coverage of preventive health care
It’s the fourth time in the past 13 years that the high court has rejected major challenges to the 2010 health law.
www.politico.com
June 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
"Health policy experts and patient advocates who expressed relief that the Trump administration opted to defend Obamacare remain concerned that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other officials will now deploy that power to reshape what services must be covered by insurance without copays."
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An group representing immigrants fighting President Trump’s birthright citizenship order has already launched a workaround legal strategy after their Supreme Court setback: Convert the case into a class action lawsuit.
Group suing over Trump’s birthright order seeks to convert case to a class action lawsuit
It’s among several of the workarounds that Trump adversaries are poised to seize on after the justices’ Friday ruling.
www.politico.com
June 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
An group representing immigrants fighting President Trump’s birthright citizenship order has already launched a workaround legal strategy after their Supreme Court setback: Convert the case into a class action lawsuit.