The Empire Center reports that 3 million New Yorkers earn too much to qualify for Medicaid or the Essential Plan, resulting in $20 billion in excess spending due to careless enrollment oversight. Enrollment in state-sponsored coverage has increased by 3.7 million over the last decade, mainly replacing private health plans, leading to inflated costs for everyone and contributing to the state’s ballooning budget of nearly $230 billion.
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The State Department has implemented new guidelines for social media vetting of international student visa applicants, requiring them to set accounts to public and look for signs of hostility toward the U.S. This decision aims to enhance security and follows previous announcements about expanding social media screening, prompting counselors to advise students to remove potentially concerning posts. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreTrump Says He Has Not Made a Final Decision on Iran StrikesPresident Trump indicated he has yet to finalize his decision on potential U.S. military action against Iran's nuclear facilities, stating he prefers to decide at the last moment. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, dismissed Trump's demands for "unconditional surrender" and his threats, suggesting negotiation was previously possible. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreDays after a gunman posing as a police officer fatally shot Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, their children expressed their heartbreak, highlighting their parents' love and the tragedy's impact. The suspect, Vance Boelter, was arrested following a manhunt; he is linked to attacks on other lawmakers, raising concerns over politically motivated violence. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA college student, Caroline Dias Goncalves, 19, was granted bond after being detained by ICE following a traffic stop in Colorado on June 5, raising concerns about the coordination between local law enforcement and immigration authorities. Born in Brazil and raised in Utah, she applied for asylum after overstaying her tourist visa; her case highlights the risks faced by Dreamers amid increasing deportation efforts. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe U.S. government will deploy an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid ongoing legal disputes over their presence, totaling 4,100 troops and 700 Marines in the area. Local leaders, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, criticize the move as politically motivated and ineffective, especially as the 9th Circuit Court deliberates on the legality of the deployment. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA man has been arrested for second-degree murder in the 2003 death of his father, Paul Herlihy, who was found dead in Milford, New Hampshire. Douglas Herlihy, 39, was apprehended in Massachusetts and is held without bail, with extradition proceedings to New Hampshire expected to follow his arraignment. Need More Context? 🔎
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