Understanding Trump’s Big Budget Plan

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
PROGRAM #10788 12:00 PM PT

Understanding Trump’s Big Budget Plan. 

The ambitious tax and social spending cuts and massive border enforcement spending plan pushed by President Trump and Republican leaders is moving forward, having passed the House and heading to the Senate. As debate unfolds, it’s urgent to understand key elements that could impact the economy and the daily lives of our communities. This program will unpack the most crucial issues: How will tax brackets change? What are the facts behind the promises? How will these reforms affect or benefit working families and the middle class?

Guests: TBA.

Justice or Intimidation? The Department of Justice has filed assault charges against a New Jersey congresswoman who took part in a protest outside an immigration detention center. Her case is not isolated. It follows that of Judge Hannah Dugan, who is also accused of obstructing justice by helping an immigrant in her courtroom. Latino lawmakers are raising concerns about due process and questioning whether the justice system is being used to intimidate those who question the government. What are the legal and political implications of these precedents?

Guest: US Congressional Hispanic Caucus (TBC)

U.S. Steps out of WHO. After three years of negotiations, the World Health Organization has adopted the first global agreement to respond to future pandemics. The pact promotes international cooperation, stronger health systems, and equitable access to medical supplies. However, the United States, historically its largest donor, was absent from the vote after having withdrawn from the organization. What are the consequences of the US exit from the WHO on the US and the world?

Guest: Javier Guzmán, former Director of Global Health Policy and Senior Policy Fellow at the Center for Global Development. (TBC)

Photo: Speaker Mike Johnson/Facebook 

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