Week of May 11: GOP Spending Bill, Tariffs, and RFK Is Not a Doctor

In this week’s episode of The Lonely Liberal, Rick and I break down the latest whirlwind of serious policy updates and absurd political theater. From billion-dollar budget cuts to bacteria-filled PR stunts, here’s what you need to know—and what you wish you didn’t.  News: Medicaid cuts buried in Trump’s $4.9 trillion tax plan U.S. denies plan to relocate 1 million Palestinians to Libya U.S. and China agree to pause on escalating tariffs Trump signs executive order slashing prescription drug prices April sees surplus thanks to tariffs, but U.S. spending still up 13% YTD Global poll shows China now more popular than the U.S. Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit rating due to rising debt and deficits Ridiculous Headlines: Biden reportedly didn’t recognize George Clooney at fundraiser Oklahoma adds 2020 election conspiracies to high school curriculum RFK Jr. swims in a bacteria-infested pond: “Don’t take my medical advice” Commerce Secretary Lutnick: “Started at 10, ended at 10” Utah senator introduces bill to criminalize pornography DHS considers immigration reality show where contestants compete for U.S. citizenship Tune in for the full breakdown, some laughs, and a few sighs. Shoot us an email at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thelonelyliberal