One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Wright’s Market owner Jimmy Wright stands inside his story in Opelika, Alabama on July 17, 2025. Wright worries cuts to SNAP will cause smaller grocers to shut down.

Business

Independent grocery stores have had a tough five years. SNAP cuts will make it harder

Stephan Bisaha

The bulk of sales for many independent grocers come from SNAP. Cuts to the program could leave some making hard decisions about their future.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks at CrescentCare, a federally qualified health center, in New Orleans on Friday, July 11, 2025. Jeffries is flanked by Rep. Troy Carter and fellow House Democrats Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Robin Kelly and Nanette Barragán.

Public Health

Hakeem Jeffries praises Louisiana’s bipartisan Medicaid resolution during New Orleans visit

Drew Hawkins

The Democratic leader’s speech at CrescentCare was part of a national tour aimed at elevating health care as a defining issue ahead of the 2026 elections.

Nurses from University Medical Center protest outside of Sen. Bill Cassidy’s office in Metairie, Louisiana on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Public Health

Nurses protest Medicaid cuts outside Sen. Bill Cassidy’s office in Metairie

Drew Hawkins

Nurses across the U.S. protested outside of the offices of senators Tuesday. Cassidy voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed 51-50.