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The law of war | Marc Racicot

The Trump presidency, for far too much of the time, bears more resemblance to a lawless syndicate than to an honorable governmental administration. The repetitive commission of war crimes on the high seas and in Venezuela, the threats to resort to force against Greenland, one of the United States’ closest

Retired military officials warn CMS bidding expansion poses national security risks

(The Center Square) – A coalition of retired military officers and former national security officials is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to halt an expansion of its medical equipment bidding program, warning it could create national security risks. In a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, the

Listener Q: Can I Afford Assisted Living?

Listener Q: Can I Afford Assisted Living?

Recently, a listener of NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast submitted a question about budgeting for long-term care for her father-in-law: We are looking at how we can have him move closer to us into an independent/assisted living situation. We would like to build a budget to

US VP Vance kicks off 'war on fraud' by freezing Minnesota funds

US VP Vance kicks off 'war on fraud' by freezing Minnesota funds

US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday announced a freeze on funding for medical benefits for the Democratic-led state of Minnesota, a day after President Donald Trump tapped him to lead a "war on fraud." Minnesota has been in the Republican administration's crosshairs over claims

Trump administration halts $259M in Medicaid funds to Minnesota

(The Center Square) - The Trump administration will halt approximately $259 million in federal funds from Medicaid in Minnesota, Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday. Vance, alongside Administrator for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz, cited concerns of fraud for the pause in payments. Oz said the exact

Wyoming wants to make five-year federal rural health funding last ‘forever’

Wyoming wants to make five-year federal rural health funding last ‘forever’

Wyoming officials say they have a plan to make five years of upcoming grants from a new $50 billion federal rural health program last “forever.” The state could tackle rural health issues long into the future by investing its awards from the Rural Health Transformation Program, the director of Wyoming’

Medicaid spending doubled in Colorado despite enrollment

(The Center Square) - Colorado has seen Medicaid spending doubled over the last decade, according to a new report. Meanwhile, the state’s unit tasked with investigating and prosecuting Medicaid fraud has had to triage its investigations as the number of referrals it receives has outpaced its staff. Since 2015, spending