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States should implement creative Medicaid reforms, expert says
As congressional Republicans struggle to find ways to reduce federal spending on Medicaid without affecting vulnerable people, some have eyed shifting part of the...
Trump budget agenda calls for FEMA, climate cuts; invests in roads, MAHA
President Donald Trump released his “skinny budget” proposal for fiscal year 2026 on Friday, outlining many of his discretionary spending plans – and how...
Republican budget plan proposes $45 billion for ICE, $1,000 fee on asylum seekers
The House Judiciary Committee’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal is still a work in progress, but the first markup already reveals potentially major changes...
Republicans include $250 annual fee for electric vehicle drivers in budget plan
Republican lawmakers on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee have moved forward their fiscal year 2025 budget proposal, which includes repealing billions of dollars...
Poll: Voters support cutting DEI, foreign aid spending, but not Medicaid, military
American taxpayers are divided on federal spending and whether significant cuts should be made, but the vast majority support increasing or maintaining current funding...