Congress analyst 14M would lose health coverage under GOP bill
The Congressional Budget Office estimates 14 million will lose coverage next year under the House GOP health bill, rising to 52 million by 2026, including 28 million already slated to lack coverage under Obama’s law. The report challenges GOP claims of market stability and reduced deficits, noting premium changes and Medicaid cuts.
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DeVos backs school choice and local control
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos urges school choice and local control at an urban educators conference. She promotes charter and private schools with scholarships for low income minority students and argues parents, teachers, and local leaders should have more decision making power, saying those closest to the problem are best equipped to solve it.
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UN Officials Kidnapped in Congo Kasai Province
Congo reports the abduction of two UN officials, American Michael Sharp and Swedish Zahida Kataalan, along with four Congolese on a motorcycle near Ngombe Mende. Authorities opened an investigation, with MONUSCO assisting to secure their release amid regional militia conflicts over minerals.
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Deadline looms for DOJ to show wiretap evidence
Washington President Trump faces a Monday deadline for the DOJ to present lawmakers any evidence behind his unproven claim that his predecessor wiretapped his New York skyscraper. White House officials and critics urge clear proof while investigations into Russia ties continue.
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Ex-Penn State officials plead guilty in Sandusky scandal
In Harrisburg, Tim Curley and Gary Schultz admitted reduced misdemeanor charges after dropping three felony counts of endangerment and conspiracy. The plea, resolving over five years of fallout from the 2001 complaint, could carry up to five years in prison each. The case against Graham Spanier continues with jury selection planned.
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