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❓What Happened: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has proposed freezing new adult illegal alien enrollments in Medi-Cal and introducing a $100 monthly premium for certain enrollees.
👥 Who’s Involved: Governor Gavin Newsom, illegal alien Medi-Cal applicants, and current enrollees with “unsatisfactory immigration status.”
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📍 Where & When: California; freeze proposed to start January 1, 2026, and premium to take effect January 1, 2027.
💬 Key Quote: “[T]he state must take difficult but necessary steps to ensure fiscal stability and preserve the long-term viability of Medi-Cal for all Californians,” states the governor’s office.
⚠️ Impact: The proposal could limit access to Medi-Cal for new adult illegal alien applicants while imposing additional costs on certain current enrollees.
IN FULL:
Democrat California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a proposal to freeze new illegal alien adult enrollments in the state’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, starting no earlier than January 1, 2026. The freeze would apply to new adult applicants over the age of 19—but would not remove current enrollees from the program.
In addition, Newsom has proposed a $100 monthly premium for Medi-Cal participants aged 19 and older with “unsatisfactory immigration status.” This category includes individuals whose immigration status disqualifies them from federally funded Medicaid, encompassing both illegal immigrants and those with lawful status. The premium would take effect on January 1, 2027.
The governor’s office has attributed these measures to fiscal challenges, attempting to blame President Donald J. Trump’s trade policies. “Trump’s pendulum swings on tariffs have slowed the economy and weakened state revenues by a staggering $16 billion,” the document alleges. In fact, the America First leader’s tariffs have generated $16 billion in additional revenue nationally, slashing the federal budget deficit.
“[T]he state must take difficult but necessary steps to ensure fiscal stability and preserve the long-term viability of Medi-Cal for all Californians,” Newsom’s office said of the proposed Medi-Cal changes.
Newsom, who has served as governor since 2019, surviving a recall election in 2021, has faced criticism over his handling of state issues, including homelessness and health care. However, despite being seen as a leading figure in the Democratic party and a potential presidential candidate, Newsom has failed to attract the support of Democratic voters, who rank him behind several others in popularity.
PULSE POINTS:
❓What Happened: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy defended David Hogg after the Democratic National Committee (DNC) voided his election amid internal party disputes.
👥 Who’s Involved: Kevin McCarthy, David Hogg, James Carville, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Maxine Waters.
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📍 Where & When: Fox News, Wednesday; the DNC’s credentials committee decision reported Monday.
💬 Key Quote: McCarthy: “This is exactly what the Democrats do… If you’re old and not working to win a majority, you ought to leave!”
⚠️ Impact: The controversy highlights internal Democratic Party tensions and potential shifts in leadership dynamics.
IN FULL:
Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy expressed his support for anti-gun-rights activist David Hogg on Wednesday, after the Democratic National Committee (DNC) voided his election as vice chair amid internal disputes.
During an appearance on Fox News, McCarthy criticized the Democratic Party’s handling of Hogg’s situation, arguing that the party’s leadership is resistant to change. Hogg, who had been proposing to fund challenges against insufficiently woke Democratic incumbents, had faced backlash from the party leadership prior to his removal, ostensibly on grounds that his appointment transgressed party gender quotas.
“This is exactly what the Democrats do,” McCarthy said. “They don’t believe in allowing Democrats to pick who should lead them. He’s right, and he’s young, he’s smart, and he’s going to be around, and this is only going to elevate him.”
The controversy began Monday after reports stated that the DNC’s credentials committee had nullified Hogg’s election as vice chair, citing gender-parity policies. However, Hogg and many observers believe the move is linked to Hogg’s outspoken criticism of the party’s leadership and ongoing efforts to install more “progressive” candidates.
McCarthy suggested that Hogg’s criticism of older Democratic leaders resonates with party members. “If you’re old and not working to win a majority, you ought to leave,” McCarthy remarked, pointing to figures like former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 85, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, 74, as examples of leadership he believes is ineffective.
The former Speaker also highlighted the fundraising success of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), whom he described as a rising leader in the party. “AOC has raised more money in the last quarter than any member in Congress—three times as much as the Speaker. [Hogg’s] going to be next, and this is the future.”
McCarthy predicted that Hogg’s position within the party will ultimately be strengthened, saying, “They’re going to elevate him, and he should fight this; and he will become the chairman of the party or get elected.”
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