Why I Think The Government Stays Open #1628

The government shuts down late Friday unless Democrats get on board Mike Johnson's continuing resolution. Lord knows I've been wrong before. But here is how and why I think Democrats save face and don't end up with a government shutdown on their hands.

David does The News for March 11, 2025 Alina Habba says veterans deserve to be fired; Tesla and Twitter crashing; Mike Johnson’s plan to keep government open is not Christian **30% Of All Federal Employees Getting Fired Are Veterans** - The Department of Veterans Affairs is expected to cut 80,000 jobs as part of Musk’s privatization strategy. ** Alina Habba, Trump’s Lawyer And White House Adviser, Says Veterans Deserve To Be Fired** How her bikini keeps her from getting fired. **Tesla and Twitter Under Attack**   - Elon Musk claimed Twitter experienced a cyber attack, with service interruptions reported in the U.S. and the UK.  - Many Tesla dealerships and charging stations vandalized, reflecting growing disdain for Musk as Tesla stock plummets.   - Musk attempts to distance himself from massive government layoffs. **Medicaid On The Chopping Block**   - Republican budget proposal aims to cut Medicaid, which serves over 70 million Americans. **Republicans Avert Government Shutdown**   - House Republicans proposed a 100-page continuing resolution, which doesn’t deliver on any of Trump’s promises. - The lack of a comprehensive budget reflects a broader failure of Trump’s ability to govern effectively, despite controlling both chambers of Congress and, of course, the presidency. **Historical Racism Has Shredded America's Social Safety Net** -Medicaid work requirements cost more than just giving everyone Medicaid. - States that have rejected Medicaid expansion often have higher Black populations than the national average.  - Medicaid work requirements disproportionately affect low-income individuals, with studies showing they do not lead to increased employment but rather to significant coverage loss. ✍️ Leave a comment down below  ✉️ Sign up for David's newsletter  🔥Please like this episode and share  DAVID’S NEWSLETTER: https://davidfeldman.substack.com FOR MORE DAVID VISIT HIS WEBSITE: https://davidfeldmanshow.com

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