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CBS News
6 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Planned Parenthood closes 5 California locations because of Trump administration funding cuts
Planned Parenthood locations in California have been shut down as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill, President Donald Trump's signature tax and spending legislation. Clinics in Gilroy, Santa Cruz, Madera, San Mateo and South San Francisco, which are part of the Planned Parenthood Mar Monte affiliate, have all been closed because of the bill's provision ending federal funding to organizations that provide abortions. The affiliate is the largest Planned Parenthood affiliate in the U.S., serving some 300,000 people annually at 30 health center locations in California and Nevada. The other services that will be lost because of the funding cuts are family medicine, behavioral health, and prenatal care, PPMM said. "We are heartbroken and outraged to have to close five of our health centers (who have served over 22,000 patients in the past year) and sunset three crucial services," the affiliate said in a statement posted on social media. "We understand that dedicated staff have been impacted because of this and we hope for, and continue to fight for, a future where we can serve these communities again." Word of the closures comes on the same week that Planned Parenthood received a partial court victory against the provision of the bill, which passed without any Democratic votes in the House and Senate. The provision, which doesn't mention Planned Parenthood by name, prohibits large clinics and providers that offer abortions from accepting Medicaid even if they provide other services such as reproductive health care services, STD testing, and cancer screening. On Monday, a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood member organizations that either do not provide abortion care or did not receive at least $800,000 in Medicaid payments in a year. The temporary restraining order by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani lasts 14 days and directs the Department of Health and Human Services to "take all steps necessary to ensure that Medicaid funding continues to be disbursed" to Planned Parenthood. Following the order, Planned Parenthood said this week that for those members not covered by the injunction, the defunding provision would go into effect. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Santa Cruz) issued a statement Thursday vowing to pursue legal and state-level options to keep the clinics open. "These cuts undermine a major part of the health care safety net for women and families, not just in our 19th Congressional District, but all across California," said Panetta. "Through legislation, litigation, and coordination with state and local leaders, we will continue to fight back." Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-San Mateo) called the closures "a dark day for our district and the country" in a statement issued Friday. "I am outraged that two Planned Parenthood clinics in my district have been forced to close due to President Trump and Republicans' cuts to Medicaid," said Mullin. "Their Big Ugly Bill cuts Medicaid reimbursements to health care organizations like Planned Parenthood. Now, we're witnessing the real-world ramifications of the shameful extremism embodied by the Republican House majority." While Medicaid funding is already prohibited from being used to cover abortions except in cases of rape, incest or risk to a mother's life, Planned Parenthood argues the new provision would make it harder for patients to access the non-abortion services offered by the group's local members. Planned Parenthood says more than half of its patients use Medicaid, and cutting off funding would have "devastating effects" on the group and its local affiliates, forcing some local health centers to close. "This isn't over. While we're grateful that the court recognized the harm caused by this law, we're disappointed that not all members were granted the necessary relief today," the organization said in a statement issued after the preliminary injunction. "Patients across the country should be able to go to their trusted Planned Parenthood provider for birth control, cancer screenings, and STI testing and treatment. This is about patients and their right to get care - no matter their insurance. The court has not yet ruled on whether it will grant preliminary injunctive relief to other members. We remain hopeful that the court will grant this relief. There will be nothing short of a public health crisis if Planned Parenthood members are allowed to be 'defunded.'" In response to the ruling, a White House official said, "The Trump Administration is ending the forced use of Federal taxpayer dollars to fund or promote elective abortion – a commonsense position that the overwhelming majority of Americans agree with." In 2022, California voters passed an amendment to the state constitution that enshrines the right to reproductive freedom, including the right to have an abortion, by a two-thirds margin.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
I Asked ChatGPT What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for My Stock Investments, Here's What It Said
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on Independence Day. The sweeping legislation has massive implications on everything from taxes and social welfare programs to environmental policy and immigration enforcement. However, I was most concerned with how it could impact my stock investments and what I should do about it. So, naturally, I asked ChatGPT — below is what it said. For You: Trending Now: First, an Explanation of the Legislation The artificial intelligence (AI) platform opened with an explanation of the bill's key provisions, citing sources like and Investors Business Daily to generate the following. Major tax package: $4 trillion to $4.5 trillion in tax cuts — permanently extends 2017-era tax rates, includes new deductions (tips, overtime, SALT up to $40K), expanded child credit and business or pass-through incentives. Healthcare and welfare cuts: Nearly $1.2 trillion in Medicaid reductions (work requirements, eligibility limits), $186 billion SNAP cuts, $307 billion student loan reductions. Energy and climate: Clean energy credits trimmed, solar and wind gradually phased out; nuclear and geothermal credits extended. Defense, immigration and law enforcement: $150 billion boost to military, $150 billion on border control (ICE, wall, removals), expanded FCC auction authority. Housing incentives: Affordable Housing Credit permanently increased, Opportunity Zones extended, mortgage interest deduction restored. Judicial and federal service changes: Supreme Court ethics code, 'at-will' options for new federal employees, FERS contribution hikes. Deficit increase: CBO projects $2.8 trillion to $3.4 trillion added to deficits over 2025 to 2034; debt ceiling rose by $5 trillion to accommodate. Coverage losses: Approximately 10.9 million more uninsured by 2034 (due to Medicaid or SNAP changes). Check Out: How Stock Investments May Be Affected Next, ChatGPT got to the question at hand, breaking down potential impacts on my stock investments into two broad categories. Potential Winners Large-cap and low-tax sectors: Broad tax relief could boost corporate earnings, especially in consumer discretionary and industrials. Housing and construction: Enhanced LIHTC and mortgage interest deductions may lift REITs and construction firms. Defense and aerospace: $150 billion military funding bump benefits major contractors. Telecom or infrastructure: Restored FCC auction authority (800 MHz spectrum) supports telecom and 5G providers. Sectors at Risk Healthcare and social services: Medicaid and SNAP cuts may depress healthcare insurers and providers reliant on government funding. Clean energy and tech: Trimmed renewable incentives could hinder solar or wind firms; AI regulation moratorium was dropped — wheel spin on tech-related provisions. Financials and bonds: Larger deficits might push interest rates higher — negative for rate-sensitive stocks and growth valuations. Let's Get Tactical Without me even asking for actionable advice, my on-again-off-again AI investment advisor closed with the following table titled, 'Tactical Portfolio Considerations.' Strategy What to Do Shift into advantaged sectors Consider defense, telecom, housing and large-cap tax beneficiaries. Trim vulnerable holdings Reevaluate reliance on Medicaid or SNAP-supported healthcare, green energy. Hedge against rising rates Explore floating-rate assets or defensive sectors like staples and utilities. Watch policy triggers Inflation, Fed moves and midterm election messaging could shift market flows. More From GOBankingRates 3 Luxury SUVs That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Summer 2025 10 Genius Things Warren Buffett Says To Do With Your Money How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region This article originally appeared on I Asked ChatGPT What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for My Stock Investments, Here's What It Said Sign in to access your portfolio
The Independent
15-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
NHS cuts could lead to another Baby P or Victoria Climbie as safeguarding staff face axe, doctors warn
NHS cuts to key safety roles could trigger more abuse and child deaths, such as those of Baby P and Victoria Climbié, doctors and experts have warned. Medical staff responsible for safeguarding in their area are legally required to flag concerns about vulnerable patients, but their roles are at risk of being axed as local NHS bodies scramble to make government-imposed cost savings, doctors have told The Independent. Almost two dozen healthcare professionals, medical royal colleges, alongside children's charity the NSPCC, have written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting urging him to protect the roles. The letter to Mr Steeting, shared with The Independent, said: 'The NHS has a crucial role to play in protecting children. 'Given the scale and pace of reform, we ask you to urgently send a clear message to the public and all those who work to protect babies. This should guarantee that keeping children safe will remain a priority for the NHS and that ICBs will be fully resourced to carry out their child safeguarding duties.' The NSPCC warned that any cuts to safeguarding could result in a reduction in the tens of thousands of vital alerts already made by healthcare professionals every year - which has decreased since the pandemic, from 96,300 in 2020 to 91,370 in 2024. Dr Peter Green, chair of the national network of designated health professionals and doctors for child safeguarding, told The Independent there was a risk that cases such as Baby P, Victoria Climbié will occur more frequently as a result of any cuts. Dr Green said: 'There is a clear risk of those cases significantly increasing. The risk of those cases is obviously going to increase by not having the [NHS'] oversight and learning when things go wrong.' Baby P, Peter Connelly, died in August 2007 after suffering dozens of injuries at the hands of his mother, her boyfriend and his brother. A review of the high-profile case revealed a series of failings before his death by authorities, such as healthcare professionals and Haringey Council. Eight-year-old Victoria Climbie was murdered in 2000, by her aunt and her boyfriend, and an inquiry into her death led to sweeping changes to child protection laws. It is not known how many NHS safeguarding roles are at risk, but all local NHS bodies must make 50 per cent cuts to staffing as a result of the government's plans to abolish NHS England. Safeguarding was listed in official guidance as one area that could be targeted. 'Medical neglect' Urging Mr Streeting to protect the roles, the NSPCC also pointed to cases where children have died following horrific abuse or neglect, such as three-year-old Abiyah Yasharahyalah, Star Hobson, aged 1, and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, aged 6. Abiyah died in 2020, having been starved by his parents and buried in their garden - a case which showed clear signs of 'medical neglect' was overlooked by authorities. The review into his care found agencies that came into contact with his family showed a "general lack of knowledge or assessment of the parents' belief systems", saw him kept on an extreme vegan diet, leading to an "insufficient understanding about the impact on his care". It concluded, his parents' culture and beliefs had a detrimental impact on his health, welfare and safety. He died from a respiratory illness, worsened by severe malnourishment, rickets, anaemia and stunted growth. According to the review, his parents failed to provide appropriate healthcare, ignored medical recommendations and cut off contact with health professionals who could support the child's condition. It also found opportunities for preventative care advice were missed as Abiyah was not brought to his health visiting assessments at one year old and two years old. A national review following Star's death in 2020 highlighted various gaps in the capacity of health services. One example given was significant increases in the workload for health visitors in the area that meant a pre-birth family health needs assessment was not conducted. And in Arthur's case, a limited capacity in children's mental health services before his death in 2020 may have impacted responses to his emotional and mental health needs. The NSPCC told The Independent that during the pandemic, health visitors who are key in spotting abuse were instead to work on Covid wards, and the 50 per cent still working as health visitors had their caseloads increased. In the same year, incidents of death or serious harm to children under one soared by almost a third in England. A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: 'We are working closely with NHS England to maintain the safeguarding of vulnerable children and ensure their wellbeing remains at the heart of healthcare delivery. 'By reforming the NHS organisations, we are removing duplication and driving up efficiency, so they can provide better services for patients. 'We expect NHS organisations to work together and with other agencies in the interests of children and young people.'
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump signs 'Big Beautiful Bill' at Fourth of July picnic — and the repercussions for the American people could last for decades
During a pageantry-filled Fourth of July event on the South Lawn of the White House, President Donald Trump signed into law the highly controversial One Big Beautiful Bill Act, capping weeks of turmoil. The landmark legislation, which gives trillions of dollars in tax breaks to the wealthy while cutting healthcare, food assistance, and clean energy incentives, will impact nearly every aspect of American life for decades to come. "What we've done is put everything into one bill," President Trump said during wide-ranging remarks prior to the signing. "This is a triumph for democracy on the birthday of democracy," he added. The newly enacted law, which the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has projected will add $3.4 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years, passed both the House and Senate by razor-thin margins. "It includes the largest tax cut in American history and the largest spending cut," President Trump said. "And yet you won't even notice it." Now, the newly enacted law is poised to transform everything from healthcare to energy to food, as it transfers trillions of dollars from the poorest Americans to the wealthiest. With the stroke of a pen, President Trump eliminated roughly $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. These cuts will result in more than 10 million people losing their healthcare by 2034, the CBO projected. Similarly, the "Big Beautiful Bill" canceled $186 billion in spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, according to Axios. The cuts didn't stop there. Also significantly rolled back were billions of dollars in government incentives aimed at accelerating the United States' transition to a cleaner energy economy. Consumer tax credits for electric vehicles, originally slated to last through 2032, will now end after September of this year. Similar incentives for installing solar or upgrading a home's energy efficiency will also end early, sunsetting at the end of December, according to CNBC. Do you think America does a good job of protecting its natural beauty? Definitely Only in some areas No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Other provisions of the "Big Beautiful Bill" put at risk hundreds of billions of dollars worth of renewable energy projects that were already in the pipeline, according to Clean Investment Monitor. Projects that previously qualified for government incentives may no longer be eligible, leaving thousands of cleaner energy projects and thousands of jobs in limbo. Though the "Big Beautiful Bill" has now become law, the effort to limit its most severe impacts has just begun. With the federal government having dramatically changed course, actions taken at the state, local, and community levels are now as important as ever. By making thoughtful choices in your everyday life, you can still make a meaningful difference, regardless of the policies emerging from Washington. For example, you can help your hungry neighbors while also reducing food waste by donating food or volunteering at a food bank. Similarly, you can give the environment and your wallet an assist by installing solar panels, driving an EV, or taking public transit. The signing of the "Big Beautiful Bill" into law also served as a stark reminder of the importance of elections and of making your views known at the ballot box. Next time an election comes around, helping to get out the vote is the best way to ensure that your elected representatives accurately reflect your views and those of your community, and to hold them accountable if they don't. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Here's what Pete Buttigieg had to say about Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' passing Congress
Pete Buttigieg is speaking out against the so-called "big, beautiful" federal budget bill, passed by the House of Representatives Thursday and headed to Donald Trump's desk. Keep up with the latest in + news and politics. The bill will extend the tax cuts from Trump's first term and slash about $1 trillion from Medicaid, the joint federal-state health insurance program for low-income people and those will disabilities. It also includes cuts to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps low-income Americans buy food, as well as to the Children's Health Insurance Program and Planned Parenthood. It will take health care coverage or subsidies away from an estimated 17 million people over the next decade, while adding $4 trillion to the national debt during that period. Buttigieg, the former Transportation secretary and a possible presidential contender in 2028, is denouncing the bill and calling on Americans to fight back. Related: 'We're hearing that the House has passed the megabill after it got through the Republican Senate,' Buttigieg said in an Instagram video. 'Now it's on its way to President Trump's desk, and he's going to sign it. When he does, he will create some of the biggest tax breaks for billionaires in history, even more wealth to the wealthiest Americans. And the way they're paying for it is to cut health care for working-class Americans, to cut food that would go to veterans and children in this country. To shut down rural hospitals and make an entire generation worse off. And they're managing to increase the national debt and deficit while they do it. This is the decisive, once and for all answer to what the president and his party are about. 'You know, it was fashionable for Washington commentators for a while to say that this was a new, different, populist, working-class Republican Party. Now it has been demonstrated decisively that that was all bullshit. That they're still all about making the wealthy even wealthier at the expense of working Americans. Related: 'If there's any good news in all of this, it's that this is still a democracy. Even now, even with all of the damage that Donald Trump has done to our republic, there is no king in this country, which means we the people will have the last word. And it is up to us, the American people, to respond politically and say that it is unacceptable to harm the majority of Americans to make the very wealthiest a little better off.' This article originally appeared on Advocate: Here's what Pete Buttigieg had to say about Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' passing Congress
