California’s Medicaid program, serving low-income residents since 1965
Two families featured by Business Insider UK explain how adult children are funding and arranging elder care. One covers a mother with a heart condition and a son who built an ADU to house his mom, while another follows a caregiver who has created a long-term, horse-assisted program for disabilities, balancing work and family.
Democratic Party leaders have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that President Trump and his administration are threatening state and local election officials to influence the upcoming midterm elections. The suit argues such actions undermine election administration and violate the separation of powers, citing assurances about citizenship checks and ballot integrity. The case underscores ongoing partisan battles over voting procedures and federal oversight.
California voters have rejected Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax targeting billionaires with assets over $1 billion. The measure, aimed at funding healthcare and other programs, faced a multimillion-dollar opposition led by Silicon Valley figures like Sergey Brin and Eric Schmidt. Supporters argued the tax would replace lost Medi-Cal funding; opponents warned of economic harm. The vote is decisive as of today, with affected residents potentially facing future tax debates.