| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. One-vote win: U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, scored a last-minute victory Tuesday by getting President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda passed by a single vote. Mark Ballard explains how he did it and what comes next. Impact on Medicaid: Congressional Republicans insist this isn't the case, but many analyses suggest it will be difficult to pay for Trump's legislative priorities without Medicaid taking a major hit. Emily Woodruff has a look at what cuts could mean for the program's 1.6 million beneficiaries in Louisiana. Chads staying busy: Endymion doesn't roll until late this afternoon, but the Krewe of Chad already started staking their claim to spots along the parade route in Mid-City earlier this week. Joni Hess reports. Thanks for reading. Check back throughout the day for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. | 