Medicaid, GOP and Trump

As GOP eyes Medicaid cuts, Trump tries to avoid the political third rails
President Trump has insisted — loudly and repeatedly — that his administration won’t cut Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
Republican Lawmaker Tells Trump He May Vote Against GOP Budget Bill Over Medicaid Cuts
Rep. Jeff Van Drew said the President “understood” his concerns, which are also shared by a number of other Republicans.
Democrats See Political Opening in G.O.P. Budget as Republicans Eye Medicaid Cuts
Democrats are rerunning the playbook that won them control of Congress in 2018, focusing on the cost of the G.O.P.’s tax cut plan for ordinary Americans, particularly when it comes to health care.
Medicaid Isn’t the Only Popular, Lifesaving Program the GOP Will Cut
Programs projected to prevent thousands of deaths and even more illnesses are on the chopping block, while Republicans propose handing $4.5 trillion to millionaires and billionaires.
Some Republicans fear Medicaid cuts could cost them their jobs
The possibility of Medicaid cuts has become a headache for the most vulnerable Republicans in Congress — and has handed Democrats a potent issue ahead of 2026 elections.
Heed GOP legislators on harmful Medicaid cuts
The thoughtful letter spearheaded by an Anoka County Republican is commendably blunt about putting this safety net program serving seniors, the disabled and the poor in budget crosshairs.
Medicaid Cuts Spark Fears, Action Across US States
A budget blueprint narrowly approved by the House could slash $880 billion over a decade from federal health programs.
Potential Medicaid cuts raise alarm for states: ‘What do Trump and the Republicans think will happen to these people?’
Medicaid provides health insurance for roughly one in five Americans, covering impoverished children, low-income adults, and ...
Rep. Jeffries warns Americans will be ‘devastated’ after House Republicans advance ‘largest Medicaid cut'
House Minority Leader Jeffries is warning Americans will be "devastated" by what he calls the "largest Medicaid cut in ...
'It will increase human suffering': Health-care community gives dark warnings about Medicaid cuts
Even Arizonans who aren't on Medicaid benefit from it, said Sen. Ruben Gallego, who is trying to get the word out before Congress cuts funding.
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Louisiana families brace for potential Medicaid cuts. 'Incredibly difficult.'
Christina Martin, an advocacy leader for Louisiana Developmental Disability Council's Advocacy Network, relies on Medicaid ...
Proposed Medicaid cuts could put nearly 1M Illinois residents at risk of losing coverage
A Humboldt Park Health official said people can expect much longer wait times in the emergency room if these cuts are ...
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West Virginia starts to size up the consequences if Medicaid is cut at federal level
West Virginians were supported by the program, according to  a state budget overview for the West Virginia Department of ...
Bill introduced could shift Idaho's Medicaid program
BOISE — Idaho lawmakers are considering a new proposal that would dramatically impact the state Medicaid program.