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House Speaker Mike Johnson Assures No Cuts To Medicaid, Medicare

House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP emphasize commitment to preserving Medicaid and Medicare funding while targeting spending reductions.

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Democrats dust off 2018 playbook with attacks on potential Medicaid cuts - Roll Call

Democrats are seeking to revive their 2018 playbook, accusing Republicans of targeting Medicaid to help finance their legislative agenda.

Roll Call

Cutting Medicaid and federal programs are among 4 key Trump administration policy changes that could make life harder for disabled people

While policy debates on immigration, abortion and other issues took center stage in the 2024 presidential election, the first months of the Trump administration have also signaled major changes in federal disability policy.

The Conversation

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Texas has the highest rate of uninsured children, and it’s getting worse

Issues with Medicaid coverage, including long wait times, abrupt loss of coverage and lack of political will to expand it, have contributed to Texas’ high uninsured rate for children.

The Texas Tribune

Trump executive order targets payments and travel after reporters barred from cabinet meeting – as it happened

White House denies access to AP, HuffPost and Reuters, while order seeks justifications for government travel expenses and spending

The Guardian - US

Trump’s agenda passed its first hurdle. Now comes the hard part

ANALYSIS: House Speaker Mike Johnson twists enough arms. But, Eric Garcia warns, the internal disputes between House and Senate Republicans remain

The Independent UK

Democrat Confronts Republican Promoting Budget Resolution as 'Defense of Blue Collar Workers': 'Read the Room'

House Republicans push their 2025 Trump-backed budget plan, proposing $4.5 trillion in tax cuts while slashing $2 trillion from federal aid programs, with heated clashes between Rep. Brian Jack and Rep. Jim McGovern as Democrats push back ahead of a crucial vote.

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Republican budget blueprint to fund Trump’s agenda narrowly passes House

Vote passes 217-215 in win for president as Democrats assail proposal over planned cuts to social safety-net programs

The Guardian - US

GOP Rep. Lalota Optimistic On Budget Resolution Progress

Republican Representative Nick LaLota supports House budget resolution aligned with Trump administration's priorities, emphasizing Speaker Johnson's leader...

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The House GOP Budget Blueprint Promises More Borrowing, More Debt, and Not Enough Spending Cuts

"If the Republican budget passes, the deficit gets worse, not better," says Rep. Thomas Massie. He's right.

Reason

How the US spends taxpayer money as Musk-led DOGE seeks cuts

Raising taxes could help reduce deficit, but Trump’s tax cut pledge will make Musk’s aim to slash $1 trillion difficult.

Al Jazeera

No clear path to House budget adoption amid GOP holdouts - Roll Call

House Republicans may postpone a planned Tuesday evening vote on their budget resolution, Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday, given multiple declared opponents on his own side of the aisle.

Roll Call

Johnson prays for a GOP budget miracle

House Speaker Mike Johnson asked supporters to pray for a budget proposal that would slash social welfare spending

Salon

Cutting Medicaid and raising the debt limit: Mike Johnson struggles to get Republicans behind Trump’s budget

Analysis: ‘One big, beautiful bill’ could pass thanks to Speaker’s hard work and a few gifts from the Democrats, writes John Bowden

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These states will see the biggest impact if Congress ends Medicaid expansion coverage for 20 million Americans

Republicans are split on cuts to the federal and state health insurance program that provides coverage for more than 72 million Americans

Latin Times

WATCH: Idaho Woman Forcibly Dragged Out of Town Hall Meeting by County Sheriff After Asking Republicans Not to Cut Medicaid: 'Women Deserve a Voice'

An Idaho woman was forcibly removed from a town hall meeting and later hospitalized after she protested against cuts to Medicaid.

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House Republicans Face Protests Over Government Spending Handling

House Republicans face backlash over budget cuts and alignment with Trump's agenda, prompting protests during recess.

Latin Times

These Republicans' Chances of Re-Election Could Suffer if Congress Makes Major Medicaid Cuts, Analysis Finds

Republicans are expected to vote on whether to slash Medicaid as their spending cuts continue. Support for the measure could particularly affect some GOP lawmakers.

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The Independent UK

Supplies of high-demand obesity drugs are improving – but they’re not easier to get

‘There are a lot of people right now who want access to the medication and can’t get it’

MarketBeat

3 Beaten Down Healthcare Stocks Recovering in 2025

Healthcare stocks took a tumble in 2024 as rising medical costs did a number on margins and profitability, but 2025 may be the year they rebound.

The Independent UK

CNN grills Hakeem Jeffries over whether House Democrats are effective opposition to Trump

Jeffries says he has ‘no idea’ why Democrat governor, others say his party needs to stand up to GOP with urgency

Latin Times

Latino GOP Leaders Plead With Trump Administration to Limit Cutting of Social Programs: 'Slashing Medicaid Would Have Serious Consequences'

The Congressional Hispanic Conference has broken with the Trump administration line of cutting federal spending.

Roll Call

House Republicans ready to roll the dice on budget blueprint - Roll Call

Leaders are planning a vote early next week on their sweeping framework designed to advance President Trump’s legislative priorities.

The Independent UK

DOGE staffer with history of racist posts is now working at Social Security

Marko Elez recently had ‘read/write’ access to massive Treasury Department database

The Guardian - UK

‘Betrayed by the system’: Chappell Roan sparks debate over pay and healthcare in pop

The singer castigated record labels in her Grammys speech – but, as music industry insiders explain, issues around artist health and support run even deeper

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