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Trump's Price Cut Push Sparks Medicaid Controversy

5/4/2025

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President Trump is urging drug companies to reduce Medicaid prices to finance tax cuts, signing an executive order that could postpone negotiations on small molecule drug pricing. Critics, like Senate Majority Leader Schumer, warn this move could hurt American families. Meanwhile, House Republicans are racing to finalize a reconciliation bill by May 9, 2025.

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Story summary

President Trump is urging drug companies to reduce Medicaid prices to finance tax cuts, signing an executive order that could postpone negotiations on small molecule drug pricing. Critics, like Senate Majority Leader Schumer, warn this move could hurt American families. Meanwhile, House Republicans are racing to finalize a reconciliation bill by May 9, 2025.