To offset this, the GOP aims to cut federal spending by at least $1.5 trillion, targeting programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which together account for approximately $1 trillion in annual federal expenditure.

House Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee this week unveiled a plan to cut more than $880 billion to pay for a significant portion of President Trump’s domestic agenda. After

The Missouri Republican's support is crucial but contingent on preserving Medicaid, and he wants to first see what House Republicans can muster through their thin majority.

The tax plan is touching off the biggest political debate over taxes, spending and the nation’s priorities in nearly a decade.

Any cuts to Medicaid are sure to meet with strong opposition, and not just from Democrats. In a New York Times opinion essay published May 12, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., wrote: "It’s safe to say the Trump coalition was not pulling the lever for Medicaid cuts in November."

It's markup week in the House for the 'one big, beautiful bill.' Lawmakers will debate significant programmatic changes to Medicaid as advocacy groups push back on Republicans' plans.

At least $880 billion over the next 10 years would be slashed under the piece of the bill that covers energy and health care, including from Medicaid.

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The Republican Party in the House of Representatives is in a race against time to pass a massive legislative package, dubbed the "ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL" by themselves and former President Donald Trump.