Timothy McBride
@mcbridetd.bsky.social
Professor, Washington University, School of Public Health
Co-Director Center for Advancing Health Services Policy and Economics Research.
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Professor, Washington University, School of Public Health
Co-Director Center for Advancing Health Services Policy and Economics Research.
https://source.washu.edu/experts/timothy-mcbride/
Substack: https://timothymcbride.substack.com/
Views my own.
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Minneapolis has ‘deep mistrust’ of federal agents after ICE shooting, mayor says
Mayor Jacob Frey urged Americans to "watch the video” of the shooting of Renee Good.
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Minneapolis has ‘deep mistrust’ of federal agents after ICE shooting, mayor says www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Somalis Fled Civil War and Built a Community. Now They Are a Target.
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Somalis Fled Civil War and Built a Community. Now They Are a Target. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Trump Threats and Venezuela Strike Leave Mexico Agonizing Over How to Respond
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Trump Threats and Venezuela Strike Leave Mexico Agonizing Over How to Respond www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/w...
Trump Says Cuba Will No Longer Get ‘Oil or Money’ From Venezuela
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Trump Says Cuba Will No Longer Get ‘Oil or Money’ From Venezuela www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue is Attacked With Fire
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Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue is Attacked With Fire www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
As Minneapolis ICE shooting draws national attention, local and federal leaders dig in their heels
The Trump administration criticized Democrats for “hateful rhetoric” as Minnesota leaders blamed federal officials for the shooting.
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As Minneapolis ICE shooting draws national attention, local and federal leaders dig in their heels www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Noem doubles down on fatal ICE shooting — and vows to flood Minneapolis with more agents
Critics accuse the administration of a cover-up.
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Noem doubles down on fatal ICE shooting — and vows to flood Minneapolis with more agents www.axios.com/2026/01/11/n...
More federal officers headed to Minnesota, officials point fingers over ICE shooting
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem remained adamant that Renee Good was responsible for her own death, as Democrats insisted that an investigation including local law enforcement must be complete...
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More federal officers headed to Minnesota, officials point fingers over ICE shooting www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Sen. Chris Murphy says 'it would be the end of NATO' if the U.S. annexed Greenland
The senator's comments come after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would "do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not."
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Sen. Chris Murphy says 'it would be the end of NATO' if the U.S. annexed Greenland www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Border czar says ICE shooting victim's actions 'could fall within that definition' of domestic terrorism
Tom Homan responded to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's allegations that Renee Nicole Good was engaged in "domestic terrorism." White House officials have not provided evidence.
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Border czar says ICE shooting victim's actions 'could fall within that definition' of domestic terrorism www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Pessimism is the world’s main economic problem
Gloomy expectations are starting to matter more than the data
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Pessimism is the world’s main economic problem www.economist.com/finance-and-...
'It’s Going to Take ICE a Long Time to Dig Out of This'
After controversial shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, a former ICE chief breaks down how the agency ended up here — and what has to change.
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'It’s Going to Take ICE a Long Time to Dig Out of This' www.politico.com/news/magazin...
After Minnesota Shooting, ICE Again Limits Congressional Visits
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After Minnesota Shooting, ICE Again Illegally Limits Congressional Visits www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
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Cassidy on RFK Jr. vaccine schedule change:
‘Let’s just take care of people and move beyond your ideology’ thehill.com/policy/healt...
‘Let’s just take care of people and move beyond your ideology’ thehill.com/policy/healt...
In the New Vaccine Schedule, Signs of Bigger Changes to Come?
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In the New Vaccine Schedule, Signs of Bigger Changes to Come? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/h...
Iowa Doesn't Have Enough OB-GYNs. The State’s Abortion Ban Might Be Making It Worse. - KFF Health News
Abortion bans like Iowa’s have put OB-GYNs under increasing strain and surveillance, complicating the standard medical treatments for miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, premature membrane rupture, and ot...
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Iowa Doesn't Have Enough Ob/Gyns.
The State's Abortion Ban Might Be Making It Worse. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
The State's Abortion Ban Might Be Making It Worse. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Have Flu Symptoms? Here Are 5 Things To Know, From A ER Doctor
ER doctor explains 2025-2026 H3N2 flu symptoms, treatment & when to go to the hospital. Get vital data on this severe flu season & also whether to get vaccinated.
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Have Flu Symptoms? Here Are 5 Things To Know, From A ER Doctor www.forbes.com/sites/jessep...
Trump’s college agenda may have a lasting impact on research, culture
Trump has altered the government’s relationship with higher education in ways that will be difficult to undo. Some schools say a change was needed.
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How Trump’s college agenda will have lasting impact on research, culture - The Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Health Affairs Journal
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Really important paper by Sherry Glied and Brendan Lui on a topic we all have been wondering about.
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Anatomy Of A Slowdown: Decomposing The Moderation In Health Spending Growth, 2009–19 | Health Affairs www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10....
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Anatomy Of A Slowdown: Decomposing The Moderation In Health Spending Growth, 2009–19 | Health Affairs www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10....
Health Affairs Journal
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Great to see this piece by my amazing colleague Rachel Sachs
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Prescription Drug Policy, 2025 And 2026: The Year In Review And The Year Ahead | Health Affairs www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...
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Prescription Drug Policy, 2025 And 2026: The Year In Review And The Year Ahead | Health Affairs www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...
Opinion | The MAHA Pipe Dream Is Going to Hurt MAGA the Most
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Opinion | The MAHA Pipe Dream Is Going to Hurt MAGA the Most - The New York Times www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/o...
Millions of Kids in the U.S. Are Losing Insurance, and Some Will Get Sicker and Die from Cancer
A recent analysis showed the rate of uninsured children in the U.S. grew from 2022 to 2024. Experts say this could lead to more pediatric cancer deaths
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How Rising Rates of Uninsured Children Will Increase Pediatric Cancer Deaths | Scientific American www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
Can Minnesota prosecute the federal immigration officer who just killed a woman?
The short answer is that it is unclear.
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Can ICE officers be prosecuted for the Minneapolis killing? | Vox www.vox.com/politics/474...
The new food pyramid is lying to you
It’s also a contradictory mess.
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RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat and dairy on top — and it doesn’t add up | Vox www.vox.com/future-perfe...
In the New Vaccine Schedule, Signs of Bigger Changes to Come?
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In the New Vaccine Schedule, Signs of Bigger Changes to Come? www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/h...
Dose of Uncertainty: Experts Wary of AI Health Gadgets at Consumer Electronics Show
Accuracy and privacy questioned
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Dose of Uncertainty: Experts Wary of AI Health Gadgets at Consumer Electronics Show www.medpagetoday.com/practicemana...
Growing Tensions Nationwide After Fatal ICE Shooting
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to preview her discussion with border czar Tom Homan and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis...
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Growing Tensions Nationwide After Fatal ICE Shooting www.today.com/video/ice-sh...