Public Charge is Back

The Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new Rule on the issue of Public Charge. The new Rule broadens the definition once again, and by the Government’s own admission would worsen health and the economy. We explain.

The Trump Administration is scrapping its plan that would have cut eligibility for disability benefits, particularly among older workers. Once public, the proposal created widespread opposition forcing the Administration to scrap the plan entirely. We explain.

Open Enrollment is underway – this is the chance for people to buy or renew health insurance for the New Year. The annual window to buy or switch plans opened November 1, 2025, but the first major deadline is approaching. We review how to apply and some materials to gather in advance to make the application process smoother.

As the federal government reopened on Thursday, November 13, it ended the longest government shutdown in US History. The spending package funds the federal government through January 2026 along with 3 funding bills to fund SNAP, Veterans Affairs, and a few other projects through September 2026. We explain.

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