Latest from Amanda Becker
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How Trump’s ‘one, big, beautiful’ tax bill could impact programs for women and children
House Republicans approved a sweeping package early Thursday morning that contained deep cuts to programs assisting low-income Americans, including Medicaid and SNAP food stamp eligibility.
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Their small farms helped stock food pantries. That program is going away.
The Trump administration is ending a USDA assistance initiative as the country’s food pantries are “stretched to the breaking point" and a hunger crisis looms.
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Did politics kill Women’s History Month?
After Ohio University canceled a beloved women’s conference citing the Trump administration's DEI policies, women in the community quickly organized an off-campus event.
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The 19th Explains: Can Republicans avert a government shutdown?
Congress has to fund the government before Saturday or it will begin to shut down. Here is what to expect as Republicans attempt to get a $1.7 trillion measure over the finish line.
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The 19th Explains: Is Trump cutting Medicaid?
Republicans are aiming to cut billions in federal spending to finance tax cuts — and a lot of it could come from the government's health insurance program for lower-income Americans.
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Trump disbands health equity panel examining Medicare and Medicaid
The committee was designed to reduce barriers to care for people of color, LGBTQ+ people and rural Americans. A new executive order deemed it "unnecessary."
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Social Security head leaves as Musk-led DOGE seeks Americans’ data
Acting Commissioner Michelle King left as Elon Musk’s DOGE sought access to a database with information about anyone with a Social Security number.
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Rep. Nancy Mace accuses four men of sexual misconduct in explosive House floor speech
The third-term lawmaker from South Carolina, who is considering a run for governor, also accused her would-be GOP rival of not investigating the allegations.
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Senate confirms Project 2025 architect to head OMB
Russell Vought sees the Office of Management and Budget as a “nerve center” that can be used to curtail DEI programs and purge the federal workforce of Trump’s perceived enemies.
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Trump’s 'pause' on government assistance could put early learning and nutrition programs in danger
As widespread confusion continues over the funding freezes, programs serving women and children could be hit particularly hard.