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House Republicans Clash Over $1.5 Trillion Medicaid Cuts

5/2/2025

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House Republicans are locked in a fierce debate over drastic Medicaid cuts aimed at slashing $1.5 trillion from federal spending, with the $880 billion Medicaid budget in the crosshairs. While some GOP members, like Rep. Don Bacon, advocate for stricter work requirements and the exclusion of undocumented migrants, moderates fear these changes could jeopardize coverage for millions of low-income Americans, adding tension to the negotiations.

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Story summary

House Republicans are locked in a fierce debate over drastic Medicaid cuts aimed at slashing $1.5 trillion from federal spending, with the $880 billion Medicaid budget in the crosshairs. While some GOP members, like Rep. Don Bacon, advocate for stricter work requirements and the exclusion of undocumented migrants, moderates fear these changes could jeopardize coverage for millions of low-income Americans, adding tension to the negotiations.