Political Update: What’s Going on in the World? Today?
By Gabriela Nava
El Rodeo Staff Writer
El Rodeo Staff Writer
United Nations Assembly - President Trump made a controversial and strongly worded speech on September 19 at his first United Nations National Assembly. Trump threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea, addressing Kim Jong Un as “Rocket Man” in reference to his nuclear missile testing. The President added he had come to a decision on the Iran Nuclear Arms Deal. In response, the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed to take action if Trump decided to end the deal.
One message was made clear, if the United States needs to defend itself or its allies, it will not hesitate to annihilate the threat. Tensions with Korea and its missile testing are causing concern about a possible “Cold War scenario” in the coming years.
Trump Investigations - Robert S. Mueller and his team are continuing to investigate Donald Trump’s actions during his presidency. Mueller asked for documents regarding the most criticized actions, including the firing of F.B.I director James Comey. More information is expected once documents are turned over to the F.B.I investigators.
Healthcare - A new healthcare bill is under consideration: the Graham-Cassidy repeal. This bill would terminate the expansion of government health insurance programs for low-income Americans, a service otherwise known as Medicaid. The repeal will also end cost-sharing subsidies and tax credits for small businesses that provide employer insurance plans, leaving it up to individuals to ensure themselves. Mandates that require people to have health insurance will also be removed, leaving Americans at risk in the event of a costly illness. Under Graham-Cassidy, health care providers are able to deny coverage to those with pre-existing medical conditions. This is the most controversial portion of the health care reform
One message was made clear, if the United States needs to defend itself or its allies, it will not hesitate to annihilate the threat. Tensions with Korea and its missile testing are causing concern about a possible “Cold War scenario” in the coming years.
Trump Investigations - Robert S. Mueller and his team are continuing to investigate Donald Trump’s actions during his presidency. Mueller asked for documents regarding the most criticized actions, including the firing of F.B.I director James Comey. More information is expected once documents are turned over to the F.B.I investigators.
Healthcare - A new healthcare bill is under consideration: the Graham-Cassidy repeal. This bill would terminate the expansion of government health insurance programs for low-income Americans, a service otherwise known as Medicaid. The repeal will also end cost-sharing subsidies and tax credits for small businesses that provide employer insurance plans, leaving it up to individuals to ensure themselves. Mandates that require people to have health insurance will also be removed, leaving Americans at risk in the event of a costly illness. Under Graham-Cassidy, health care providers are able to deny coverage to those with pre-existing medical conditions. This is the most controversial portion of the health care reform