Medicaid becomes flashpoint in House debate over Trump budget bill (1 Viewer)

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    Medicaid is quickly emerging as a political lightning rod as House Republicans negotiate on a massive bill to advance President Donald Trump's agenda.

    Some Republican lawmakers are worried about the level of spending cuts being sought by fiscal hawks to offset the cost of Trump's policies, arguing the current deal could force potentially unworkable cuts on Medicaid and other federal safety net programs.

    "I'm concerned that $880 billion out of [the House Energy & Commerce Committee] is likely very steep cuts to Medicaid – and it's the very thing...

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