📢 Power to the People News — November 30, 2025 | Updates and Actions You Can Take Today
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📈 Report shows how GOP health-care scheme would further enrich insurance giants
A new analysis finds that a Republican-backed healthcare proposal would shift costs onto patients while boosting profits for large insurance companies, reducing coverage quality and increasing premiums. Under the plans, insurers would have more power to deny coverage, limit services, and raise prices—undermining the original protections offered under prior reforms. Advocates warn the legislation would deepen inequality in healthcare access and prioritize corporate profit over public health. — Truthout
⚠️ Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Federal estimates show that if Affordable Care Act premium subsidies expire, insurance premiums could soar by up to 60 percent for some consumers — jeopardizing coverage for many who rely on affordable plans. The decision to let subsidies lapse comes amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty, risking a public-health and affordability crisis. Advocacy groups are pressing lawmakers to act before the expiration date, warning that millions could lose coverage overnight. — NBC News
📉 Trump tells Congress to not waste time on Obamacare subsidies
In a direct message to lawmakers, the president urged Congress to abandon efforts to extend Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, calling such efforts a “waste of time.” He framed the subsidies as part of what he views as excessive federal spending, signaling a firm opposition to any relief tied to past healthcare legislation. The Trump administration alongside Republicans in Congress have failed to offer an alternative plan. The stance has renewed fears that millions will face steep premium hikes or lose coverage entirely at year’s end. — Bloomberg
🔬 The CDC’s troubling new second in command, briefly explained.
A Center for Disease Control scientist Ralph Abraham pushed by a Louisiana official has downplayed COVID-19 warnings, a startling memo shows. Internal documents show a Louisiana official pressured the top scientist at the health agency to minimize public warnings about COVID-19 risks, allegedly to align messaging with state political goals. The pressure included requests to soften language on vaccine urgency and downplay ongoing outbreaks — raising alarms among public-health advocates about political interference in scientific guidance. The revelations fuel concerns that partisan politics are undermining trust and effectiveness in pandemic response. — Vox
📞 ‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
A leaked call involving Trump envoy Steve Witkoff — reportedly discussing Russia-Ukraine policy — has triggered bipartisan outrage, with lawmakers demanding his dismissal and labeling him a traitor. The controversy underscores deep concern that U.S. foreign policy is being shaped through back-channel dealings rather than transparent, democratic processes. Many fear the incident shows growing influence of foreign interests over domestic political decisions. — The Guardian
🛑 Patty Murray: Trump is trying to illegally dismantle Education Department
Senator Patty Murray and education advocates are sounding the alarm on a sweeping effort by the administration to gut the U.S. Department of Education. The plan reportedly transfers core federal education functions — including student aid, civil-rights oversight, and special education support — to unrelated agencies like Labor and Health/Human Services, risking major disruption in support for vulnerable students. Critics say the move undercuts decades of federal protections, threatens funding stability, and abandons students who rely on federal grants and oversight. — The Seattle Times
🗳️ Judges allow North Carolina to use Republican-drawn congressional map
A federal three-judge panel cleared a redrawn congressional map in North Carolina that is designed to flip the state’s only currently competitive seat to Republican control for the 2026 midterms. The plan targets a historically Black district held by a Democrat, threatening decades of consistent representation for communities of color. Civil-rights advocates warn it undermines fair representation and may violate the principles of the Voting Rights Act. — The Guardian
✅ The Georgia election interference case against Trump and others has been dropped
A judge formally dropped the high-profile Georgia racketeering case against former President Trump and several allies, ending the final criminal effort tied to the 2020 election interference allegations. The decision came after the original prosecutor, Fani Willis, was disqualified and no replacement was willing to continue the case. Legal experts say the dismissal raises serious questions about accountability for election subversion. — NPR
🔄 Bowing to Trump pressure, Indiana Republicans reconsider redistricting
Republican lawmakers in Indiana announced plans to revisit their congressional map under pressure from Trump, opening the door to mid-cycle redrawing that could shift political power. The reversal comes after pushback over earlier proposals and signals increasing vulnerability to top-down party control rather than community representation. Advocacy groups caution the move threatens electoral fairness and could disenfranchise voters. — HuffPost
📞 ‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
A leaked call involving Trump envoy Steve Witkoff — reportedly discussing Russia-Ukraine policy — has triggered bipartisan outrage, with lawmakers demanding his dismissal and labeling him a traitor. The controversy underscores deep concern that U.S. foreign policy is being shaped through back-channel dealings rather than transparent, democratic processes. Many fear the incident shows growing influence of foreign interests over domestic political decisions. — The Guardian
🗳️ Retirees Are Volunteering to Save Democracy — And It’s Changing Their Health
A new study shows that older Americans who volunteer in democracy-related work — including election staffing, voter outreach, and civic engagement — experience significant improvements in mental and physical health. Researchers found heightened purpose, reduced loneliness, and greater overall well-being among retirees who engaged in this work during high-stress election cycles. The findings suggest that defending democracy may offer powerful personal benefits while strengthening civic infrastructure. — Mother Jones
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