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TL/DR - The US government requires states to recover money from the assets of deceased Medicaid patients who relied on the taxpayer-funded health insurance. However, a Democratic lawmaker recently proposed disbanding this program, arguing that it collects only around 1% of the more than $150 billion Medicaid spends annually on long-term care. The…

TL/DR - President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries, solidifying the probable rematch between the two. Biden beat Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, but Democrats are observing the results of the “uncommitted” vote as Michigan has become a hotspot for dissatisfied Biden supporters. Trump, who beat his last major…

TL/DR - The US Supreme Court has ruled that Florida cannot enforce a law targeting drag shows while a related court case proceeds. The law, backed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, penalises venues for allowing children into what it labels as "adult live performances." The legislation, which does not specifically mention drag shows, has faced…

President Biden Raises Debt Ceiling to Avoid Default President Joe Biden signed a bill on June 3rd, just two days before the deadline, which lifts the nation's debt ceiling and prevents an unprecedented default on the federal government's debt. Following weeks of intense negotiations, the agreement suspends the debt limit until 2025 and restricts…