federal

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California’s Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, is expected to cost about $222 billion for the budget year starting July 1, including both state and federal funding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Higher rates raise borrowing costs for households and businesses, strain credit markets and increase the federal government’s already burdensome interest expenses.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she intends to take advantage of the federal money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The court pointed to the risks of voter confusion and election administrator difficulties as reasons for federal courts to avoid last-minute changes.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

At Nixon’s order, the Justice Department went to the federal court in New York City to demand an injunction against the Times—a legal order to stop publication of the Pentagon Papers.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin