John from Falmouth questions why Republicans haven’t addressed Medicaid fraud legislatively. Matt explains the need for a 60-vote threshold to break the filibuster, which Republicans lack. He suggests administrative actions by the Trump administration and ongoing efforts for criminal prosecutions or shutting off Medicaid payments. Matt criticizes Democrats for overseeing and funding the fraud without oversight. He argues that legislative Republicans are weak and lack leverage, with the media being more effective through investigations like those by the Maine Wire. Matt emphasizes the need for independent media to highlight the issue effectively.
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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