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Julie Rovner
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Chief Washington Correspondent KFF Health News, Host "What the Health?" podcast/horseperson/corgimomx2/unapologetic Michigan fan.

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Julie Rovner is an American journalist and author. Currently the Chief Washington Correspondent for Kaiser Health News (KHN) and host of its podcast, "What the Health", Rovner previously reported for National Public Radio, National Journal's Congress Daily, Congressional Quarterly, and The Lancet. .. more

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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · 1d
The way the Olympics works is exactly like this: one of the worst days of one kid’s life is one of the best days of somebody else’s.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 1d
WOW. Incredible. This is the case in which DHS claimed that ICE officers had been attacked with a shovel and fired back in self-defense. Evidence since suggests an ICE officer fired through a closed door and struck someone on the other side.

Will DHS retract the prior claims?
Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney X.com BREAKING: ICE director Todd LYONS says the two officers involved in the Jan. 14 chase/ shooting incident appear to have lied under oath and are being investigated by DOJ. This comes after DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended them as firing in self-defense. politico.com/news/ 2026/02/1... Attributable to Todd Lyons: Today, a joint review by ICE and the Department of Justice (DO) of video evidence has revealed that sworn testimony provided by two separate officers appears to have made untruthful statements. Both officers have been immediately placed on administrative leave pending the completion of a thorough internal investigation. Lying under oath is a serious federal offense. The U.S. Attorney's Office is actively investigating these false statements. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the officers may face termination of employment, as well as potential criminal prosecution. The men and women of ICE are entrusted with upholding the rule of law and are held to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct. Violations of this sacred sworn oath will not be tolerated. ICE remains fully committed to transparency, accountability, and the fair enforcement of our nation's immigration laws.

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Larry Levitt @larrylevitt.bsky.social · 1d
The Trump administration proposed two new ACA ideas this week:

1. Catastrophic plans with deductibles of $15,600 per person.

2. Qualification of non-network plans, where insurers determine how much to pay and patients shop for providers that accept it or face a balance bill.

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Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 2d
on this week's #WTHealth podcast: @alicemiranda.bsky.social, @lizzylawrence.bsky.social, and @jackie-fortier.bsky.social on the controversies at FDA, new bill from Sens. Warren and Hawley (!) and more on immigration and health.
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New Flu Vax? FDA Says No Thanks - KFF Health News
It’s been a busy week at the FDA, with a political appointee overruling agency scientists to reject an application for a new flu vaccine. Meanwhile, anti-abortion Republicans on Capitol Hill complain ...
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 9d
Sen. Gallego: Trump is suing your agency for $10 billion. Where would that $10 billion come from?

Bessent: The general fund

Sen. Gallego: So, taxpayers.

Bessent: Yes

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Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 9d
On this week's #WTHealth podcast: HHS gets funded, but will RFK Jr. follow Congress's priorities or his own? Plus ACA negotiations break down, again. With @annaedney.bsky.social, @sandhyawrites.bsky.social, and @joannekenen.bsky.social. kffhealthnews.org/news/podcast...
HHS Gets Funding, But How Will Trump Spend It? - KFF Health News
Congress has passed — and President Trump has signed — the annual spending bill for the Department of Health and Human Services. But it’s unclear whether the administration will spend the money as Con...
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Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 10d
yup: kffhealthnews.org/news/medicar...
Medicare Payment Board Draws Brickbats - KFF Health News
The health care overhaul law calls for an independent board to make recommendations for ways to reduce Medicare payments without cutting benefits or increasing costs to beneficiaries. But Congressmen ...
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Will Oremus @willoremus.com · 10d
Whatever you think of the Washington Post at this moment, here's a chance to support the dedicated, hard-working journalists who were just laid off. If you have the means, your donation is most welcome. If you don't, a kind thought and maybe spreading the word to others is support enough 💙
Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 11d
Seven years ago yesterday, this ad ran during the Super Bowl.
'Democracy Dies in Darkness': Super Bowl commercial (2019)
YouTube video by Washington Post
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Adrianna McIntyre @adrianna.bsky.social · 11d
Lawmakers in Florida (a non-expansion state) are apparently considering a Medicaid work requirements bill.

Except Florida's income eligibility thresholds are so low that forcing people to meet an 80-hour/month requirement would force them off of the program.

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Rewire News Group @rewirenewsgroup.com · 11d
The FDA is targeting companies that sell gender-affirming shapewear.
FDA Targets Gender-Affirming Garments, Warning Companies that Serve Trans Customers
At least 12 companies received letters from the agency stating that the gender-affirming compression garments are medical devices and require compliance with strict federal regulations.
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Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 14d
Super proud of this run even though Aspen knocked a bar and didn’t qualify. Also super happy to get out of the house after a week frozen in.

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Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 16d
On this week's #WTHealth podcast: How ICE is impacting health care (literally and politically) and why anti-abortion groups are unhappy with the Trump admin. With @rachelroubein.bsky.social, @alicemiranda.bsky.social, and Maya Goldman.
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The Hazards of ICE for Public Health - KFF Health News
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is not just roiling politics but also directly affecting the provision of health care, medical groups say. Meanwhile, in Washington, federal spending b...
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KFF Health News @kffhealthnews.org · 16d
LISTEN: The actions of federal ICE agents are having ramifications far beyond immigration. In Washington, the backlash from a second fatal shooting by agents in Minnesota has stalled action on an eleventh-hour suite of spending bills.

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The Hazards of ICE for Public Health - KFF Health News
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is not just roiling politics but also directly affecting the provision of health care, medical groups say. Meanwhile, in Washington, federal spending b...
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Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 19d
It’s so frozen the corgis don’t break through the snow!

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Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 20d
Mandatory corgi romping on the snow video:

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KFF Health News @kffhealthnews.org · 22d
With abortions still on the rise nationwide, curtailing mifepristone is a top priority for abortion opponents — and they’re frustrated that the Trump administration isn’t doing more to limit its use.

@julierovner.bsky.social reports ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Why Medication Abortion Is the Top Target for Anti-Abortion Groups in 2026 - KFF Health News
With abortions still on the rise nationwide despite widespread bans, curtailing the use of pregnancy-terminating medication is a top priority for abortion opponents — and they’re frustrated that the T...
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Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · 23d
New #WTHealth podcast up: HHS spending bill; Trump's health plan; and still more vaccine news from HHS and the states. With @sherylnyt.bsky.social, @paigecunningham.bsky.social, and @sandhyawrites.bsky.social. Also @zekeemanuel.bsky.social on his new wellness book.
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Health Spending Is Moving in Congress - KFF Health News
Lawmakers appear on the brink of passing a spending bill for HHS and a bipartisan health policy bill delayed for over a year. But the outlook is bleaker for the health care outline released by Preside...
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 24d
BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 29d
Super illuminating conversation with the great @stevevladeck.bsky.social about what's holding Trump back from invoking the Insurrection Act and what happens if he pulls the trigger: slate.com/news-and-pol...
There’s a Key Reason Why Trump Hasn’t Invoked the Insurrection Act Yet
The president’s position is an extraordinary threat to free speech and state sovereignty.
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Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · Jan 15
TONS of health news this week. Catch up with this week's #WTHealth podcast, w/ @alicemiranda.bsky.social, @annaedney.bsky.social, and @joannekenen.bsky.social
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Culture Wars Take Center Stage - KFF Health News
With lawmakers still mired over renewing enhanced tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans, much of Washington has turned to culture war issues. Meanwhile, “confusion” remains the watchword at HHS as...
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Larry Levitt @larrylevitt.bsky.social · Jan 15
President Trump is suggesting here that people could use government subsidies to buy insurance that doesn’t comply with ACA rules, including coverage of pre-existing conditions. That could lower costs for healthy people, but send the ACA marketplace into a death spiral.

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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · Jan 14
A mother describes the pain of losing her son to a disease that's now preventable by vaccines -- but which the CDC no longer universally recommends. A heartbreaking story by a talented writer and strong woman.
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A brief, shining time
One of my sons died of a disease that later became vaccine preventable. But now that and other vaccines have been struck from the recommended list for children.
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Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · Jan 13
A few months ago, ICE hired me

I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable

And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"

My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
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Adrianna McIntyre @adrianna.bsky.social · Jan 9
New in the Federal Register, CMS has taken the next regulatory step toward withholding federal Medicaid dollars from Minnesota, following its January 6 letter to Walz

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · Jan 9
News: The 5 blue states targeted by the Trump administration for a childcare funding freeze (NY, CA, CO, IL, MN) have sued to block it and are requesting a TRO

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Adrianna McIntyre @adrianna.bsky.social · Jan 8
17 Republicans voting with Democrats to cleanly extend the ACA enhanced subsidies is nearly double the number who signed the discharge petition along with Democrats to force the vote (9)

(Note that the bill the Senate is considering is not a clean extension.)

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Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · Jan 8
our first #WTHealth podcast of 2026 now up! @alicemiranda.bsky.social, @laurenweberhp.bsky.social and @sarahkarlin-smith.bsky.social join me to break down the latest on the ACA fight, changes to the vaccine schedule and food pyramid, and more.
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New Year, Same Health Fight - KFF Health News
Congress returned from its break facing a familiar question: whether to extend the expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans that expired at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, HHS Secretary Rob...
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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · Jan 6
Department of Interior says if you put a sticker over Trump's face on your national park entrance pass, the pass will be invalidated.
Meanwhile Trump's decision to put his face on the passes is being challenged in court
DOI cracks down on stickers covering Trump's face on national park passes
Park passes with protest stickers are facing new scrutiny.
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Julie Rovner @julierovner.bsky.social · Jan 4
Well she’s done quite a bit of AKC. Just first time at this new venue with different-looking courses…