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Senators Urge Halt to Medicaid Funding Cuts Amid Fraud Concerns

3/27/2026

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Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer urge the Trump administration to halt Medicaid funding threats to blue states over fraud concerns.
They argue audits address fraud and that funding cuts would harm vulnerable populations.
The Trump administration defends its fraud efforts, citing cases in Minnesota and New York.
A federal judge blocked over $10 billion in funding cuts.
Democrats shared stories about Medicaid's role for people with disabilities, including Philip.

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Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer urge the Trump administration to halt Medicaid funding threats to blue states over fraud concerns.
They argue audits address fraud and that funding cuts would harm vulnerable populations.
The Trump administration defends its fraud efforts, citing cases in Minnesota and New York.
A federal judge blocked over $10 billion in funding cuts.
Democrats shared stories about Medicaid's role for people with disabilities, including Philip.