Is Trump Slashing Healthcare Subsidies for the Poor to Decimate Obamacare & Cut Taxes for the Rich?

As President Trump moves to dismantle the Affordable Care Act in an executive order, and the White House announces it will stop paying billions of dollars in federal subsidies to insurance companies to help cover low-income people’s healthcare plans, we get response from Congress member Luis Gutiérrez, who says Trump’s dismantling of the ACA is an attempt to balance the budget. “It’s no coincidence that their next move is to give a tax break to the wealthiest in this nation,” Gutiérrez notes.

Bill O'Reilly On ‘The Glenn Beck Show” (July 28, 2017)

Bill O’Reilly joins Glenn to discuss the GOP’s healthcare failure and his theory on why Sen. John McCain voted against getting rid of ObamaCare. What is going on between President Trump and Attorney General Sessions at this point? Why is President Trump allowing The New York Times into the White House? Who is the high level leaker in the West Wing? Why did the president bring the transgender debate into the week’s news cycle? Are things moving to another nasty level with Vladimir Putin and Russia?

Mika Brzezinski: The Failing Trump Presidency – MSNBC

In "Dangerous" Move, Republicans Push to Strip Healthcare from Millions Without Holding Any Hearings

Historian: Republican Push to Replace Obamacare Reflects Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America

Trump's Policy Agenda Is a Bigger Scandal Than His Russia Ties

Trump’s health care plan and budget show the scandal hiding in plain sight.

Kellyanne Conway Defends Obamacare Repeal By Attacking Poor People

Appearing on Fox & Friends this weekend, Kellyanne Conway said that the criticism of the AHCA that passed the House is ridiculous, and that “it’s easier to jeer from the cheap seats,” implying that poor people shouldn’t have a say in what happens in this country. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

The Trumpcare Disaster

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The House speaker, Paul Ryan, and other Republicans falsely accused Democrats of rushing the Affordable Care Act through Congress. On Thursday, in a display of breathtaking hypocrisy, House Republicans — without holding any hearings or giving the Congressional Budget Office time to do an analysis — passed a bill that would strip at least 24 million Americans of health insurance. » | The Editorial Board | Thursday, May 4, 2017

Trumpcare Would Be ‘Tragedy for America’ – Congressman

The House GOP purportedly still lacks the votes to repeal and replace Obamacare. Republican leaders are weighing amendments they think will win over moderates who oppose the demands of the Freedom Caucus. Former Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Florida) joins “News with Ed” to describe the disastrous outcome he foresees should the US repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with so-called Trumpcare.

Bernie Sanders Sounds Off On Donald Trump's Latest Fiascos | All In | MSNBC

Senator Bernie Sanders sounds off on the flurry of activity from the Trump administration, including its last-ditch effort to kill Obamacare and a tax cut plan that would give breaks to those who need then the least.

Source: Ryan Pulls GOP Health Care Bill at Trump's Request

Bernie Sanders: President Donald Trump Broke Working People Promise | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Senator Bernie Sanders talks with Rachel Maddow about how the dismantling of the Affordable Care Act and other Donald Trump Republican agenda items will hurt working class Americans.

US: Trump Voters Fear Health Insurance Loss

Obamacare vs. Trumpcare: The Future for American Healthcare - BBC Newsnight

Pennsylvania voted Republican for the first time in 24 years. How is Donald Trump's new healthcare plan - to replace Obamacare - going down there. Emily Maitlis finds out.

GOP Senator: We May Subpoena President Trump's Tax Returns

Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said she wants former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee about alleged Russian meddling in the election. Collins also did not rule out a subpoena on President Trump's tax returns to investigate any financial ties to Russia. Philip Bump of The Washington Post and Caitlin Huey-Burns of Real Clear Politics joined CBSN to discuss.

FRONTLINE | How "Obamacare" Became a Symbol of America's Divide | Divided States of America

"Obamacare" has expanded health insurance for millions -- but as an excerpt from FRONTLINE's "Divided States of America" shows, its passage also contributed to years of political polarization.

Inside Story - Trump: Targeting Barack Obama's Legacy?

The new US president makes his first moves against his predecessor's policies. Presenter: Sami Zeidan

FRONTLINE | How "Obamacare" Became a Symbol of America's Divide | Divided States of America

"Obamacare" has expanded health insurance for millions -- but as an excerpt from FRONTLINE's "Divided States of America" shows, its passage also contributed to years of political polarization.

Inside Story - Will Conflicts of Interest Drag Down President Donald Trump?

Donald Trump says he's already working on creating jobs, replacing 'Obamacare' health insurance and appointing a new Supreme Court judge.

US Republicans Take Actions to Repeal Obamacare Act

The US Senate has taken a first step to dismantling the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, which provides 20 million Americans with health insurance.

The resolution now goes to the House of Representatives, which is expected to vote on it this week.

Scrapping Obamacare is a top priority for the Republican majorities in both chambers and Republican President-elect Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher reports from Washington.