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Trump's Bill Cuts $1 Trillion, Threatens Rural Hospitals

7/8/2025

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House Republicans have approved President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," slashing $1 trillion from Medicaid and threatening the closure of over 300 rural hospitals. Critics, including Kentucky's governor, are sounding alarms over the potential devastation to healthcare access. With millions at risk of losing coverage, the bill could haunt Republicans in the looming midterm elections.

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House Republicans have approved President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," slashing $1 trillion from Medicaid and threatening the closure of over 300 rural hospitals. Critics, including Kentucky's governor, are sounding alarms over the potential devastation to healthcare access. With millions at risk of losing coverage, the bill could haunt Republicans in the looming midterm elections.