Trump’s bill is floundering in the Senate as Musk attacks intensify
WASHINGTON — The clamorous end to President Trump’s alliance with Elon Musk is increasing pressure on the White House over its signature legislation known as the “One…
Trump pushes a July 4 deadline for big tax bill as senators dig in
WASHINGTON — President Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be signed into law by the Fourth of…
Fact-checking Trump’s claims about Medicaid cuts in GOP bill | Health News
A Medicaid bill pushed by Republicans proposes significant cuts to the health insurance programme for lower-income Americans. But United States President Donald Trump has claimed…
Senate Republicans vow changes to Trump megabill
WASHINGTON — Landmark legislation that would rewrite the tax code and levy steep cuts to programs providing healthcare and food stamps to the poor passed the House…
Medicaid rule proposal may deal a blow to California
WASHINGTON — How can Congress cut Medicaid without explicitly cutting Medicaid?That has been a years-long dilemma facing fiscal conservatives in the Republican Party who have sought cuts…
House GOP grinds ahead with Trump’s tax-cut bill
WASHINGTON — House Republicans are pushing to vote on their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package as soon as Wednesday, grinding out last-minute deal-making to shore up wavering GOP…
Trump on Capitol Hill implores divided Republicans to unify behind his big tax-cut bill
WASHINGTON — President Trump implored House Republicans at the Capitol to drop their fights over his big tax-cut bill and get it done, using encouraging words but…
Trump’s $4.9-trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs
WASHINGTON — House Republicans proposed sweeping tax breaks Monday in President Trump’s big priority bill, tallying at least $4.9 trillion in costs so far, partly paid for…
Contributor: Trump’s budget would lock in big-government spending and deficits
President Trump’s 2026 “skinny budget” is out, and at first glance it gives small-government advocates reason to cheer. It proposes deep cuts to domestic agencies,…
Facing self-imposed budget cuts, Republicans in Congress mull the future of Medicaid
Congress is forging ahead with its budget for next year, but the most controversial program on the chopping block — Medicaid — is causing a…
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries rips Trump budget cuts
RANCHO MIRAGE — One day after President Trump proposed a budget that would deeply slash the federal government, Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Saturday vowed…
Ad campaign will target Trump allies for looming Medicaid cuts
With the Trump administration slashing budgets and threatening to revoke tax-exempt status for nonprofits, some Southern California social justice organizations have gone into a defensive…
At packed town hall, Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff warns of a ‘constitutional crisis’
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Trump administration’s controversial deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has sent the United States hurtling into a constitutional crisis, U.S. Sen. Adam…
Obamacare 101: Repair instead of repeal? Here’s what a smaller fix might look like
Reporting from Washington — With Senate Republicans struggling to find votes for sweeping legislation to roll back the Affordable Care Act, several GOP lawmakers have raised the…
“I wish you’d be angry.” California Democrats face voter fury over Trump, Elon Musk
About 20 minutes into a town hall in El Monte this week, Melissa Morgan of San Dimas picked up the microphone to address her congressman,…
California has a $6.2 billion Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverage
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressTran NguyễnPublished Mar 19, 2025 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
After rift on shutdown, California Democrats refocus budget fight on Medicaid
After a bruising Washington battle that averted a government shutdown but broke their party in two last week, leading California Democrats are trying to project…
‘I helped elect her’: Protesting Medi-Cal cuts at O.C. rep’s office
Hundreds of healthcare workers and others massed in Anaheim Hills on Tuesday, shouting their anger over expected cuts to Medicaid and what they stand to…
Newsom to ask California Legislature for another $2.8 billion to cover Medi-Cal cost overruns
SACRAMENTO — Days after telling lawmakers that he took out a $3.4 billion loan to pay for Medi-Cal costs through March, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office said Monday…
Oz pledges to fight healthcare fraud but makes no commitments on Medicaid funding cuts
WASHINGTON — Dr. Mehmet Oz promised senators on Friday to fight healthcare fraud and push to make Americans healthier if he becomes the next leader of the…