Michaela Ross

Washington, D.C.

Content Editor at Bloomberg Government

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Articles

Health Coverage for 16 Million Said at Risk With GOP Plan (1)

3 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Michaela Ross |Robin Meszoly

June 4, 2025, 6:53 PM UTC; Updated: June 4, 2025, 7:29 PM UTC Erin Durkin Health policy reporter House Energy and Commerce ranking member Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) is a vocal critic of Republicans' spending plans that are now estimated to result in 16 million people in the US losing health care coverage by 2034.
Senators Advance RFK Jr.'s Deputy for Health Department Post

1 month ago | news.bgov.com | Michaela Ross |Erin Durkin

Senate Finance Committee members voted Thursday to advance two top officials nominated by President Donald Trump for the Health and Human Services Department. • James O’Neill, who senators advanced in a 14-13 vote, would serve as No. 2 at the department currently headed by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.• Gary Andres, who advanced in a 19-8 vote, would serve as assistant secretary• Republican Sen.
Senators Advance RFK Jr.'s Deputy for Health Department Post

1 month ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Michaela Ross |Erin Durkin

Senate Finance Committee members voted Thursday to advance two top officials nominated by President Donald Trump for the Health and Human Services Department. • James O’Neill, who senators advanced in a 14-13 vote, would serve as No. 2 at the department currently headed by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.• Gary Andres, who advanced in a 19-8 vote, would serve as assistant secretary• Republican Sen.
GOP Approves Spectrum Sales, AI Spending in Trump Tax Bill (1)

1 month ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Oma Seddiq |Robin Meszoly |Michaela Ross

Republicans moved forward with reauthorizing spectrum sales to internet companies to generate billions of dollars that would help fund President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cuts and spending bill. The House Energy and Commerce Committee early Wednesday advanced the communications and technology portion of the GOP-only measure that aims to extend Trump’s tax breaks from his first term and fulfill his border security, defense, and energy agenda.
Health Coverage for Millions of Americans at Risk Under GOP Plan

1 month ago | news.bgov.com | Michaela Ross

A provision House Republicans have included in their sweeping tax and spending bill threatens the health coverage of millions of Americans, according to independent analyses. GOP members are proposing certain Medicaid beneficiaries between the ages of 19 and 64 meet employment requirements, which involve completing 80 hours of work, community service, a work program or an educational program. These requirements would start at the beginning of 2029.
Sidelined Farm Aid Programs Add to US Agricultural Struggles

1 month ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Skye Witley |Michaela Ross

Glenn Munal stops to study a grapefruit sprig while surveying his citrus orchard, scanning its leaves for a gnat-sized brown bug that threatens the family business. Asian citrus psyllid insects found his 26-acre Texas farm last year, lured by the bright scents of orange and grapefruit in the Rio Grande Valley.
Top Republican Warns Cuts Threaten US Lead on Medical Research

1 month ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Michaela Ross

A key Senate Republican has warned that Trump administration moves to slash research dollars and fire scientists risk jeopardizing US dominance in biomedical research. “Proposed funding cuts, the firing of essential federal scientists, and policy uncertainties threaten to undermine the foundation for our nation’s global leadership,” Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said during a Wednesday hearing.
Top Republican Warns Cuts Threaten US Lead on Medical Research

1 month ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Michaela Ross

A key Senate Republican has warned that Trump administration moves to slash research dollars and fire scientists risk jeopardizing US dominance in biomedical research. “Proposed funding cuts, the firing of essential federal scientists, and policy uncertainties threaten to undermine the foundation for our nation’s global leadership,” Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said during a Wednesday hearing.
Anti-AI Deepfake Porn Bill Heads to Trump’s Desk With House Vote

2 months ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Michaela Ross |Oma Seddiq

IP LawEmailApril 28, 2025, 11:06 PM UTCTechnology companies are poised to face mandates to remove non-consensual pornography and other sexually explicit material after Congress took one of its most significant actions yet to respond to risks posed by artificial intelligence. House lawmakers Monday voted 409-2 to clear bipartisan legislation (S.
Anti-AI Deepfake Porn Bill Heads to Trump’s Desk With House Vote

2 months ago | news.bgov.com | Michaela Ross |Oma Seddiq

Technology companies are poised to face mandates to remove non-consensual pornography and other sexually explicit material after Congress took one of its most significant actions yet to respond to risks posed by artificial intelligence. House lawmakers Monday voted 409-2 to clear bipartisan legislation (S. 146, H.R. 633) that aims to curb the spread of unauthorized deepfake pornography that has largely targeted girls and women, including prominent celebrities.