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Republicans' Risky Medicaid Bill Sparks Election Backlash

6/6/2025

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Republicans are championing a controversial Medicaid bill that could reshape health care ahead of the 2026 elections. With the Congressional Budget Office warning of a staggering $2.4 trillion deficit increase, the party faces a potential backlash as voters weigh the bill's impact on their coverage. Will this gamble pay off, or will it cost them at the polls?

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Story summary

Republicans are championing a controversial Medicaid bill that could reshape health care ahead of the 2026 elections. With the Congressional Budget Office warning of a staggering $2.4 trillion deficit increase, the party faces a potential backlash as voters weigh the bill's impact on their coverage. Will this gamble pay off, or will it cost them at the polls?