Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health care coverage to low-income individuals and families. It services over 79 million Americans.
On Capitol Hill, Trump faced bipartisan complaints as constituents and affected groups flooded lawmakers’ offices with phone calls.
As the White House paused federal grants and loans in a far-reaching executive order, early childhood education centers and states discovered Tuesday they could no longer access money they rely on to provide care for some of the nation’s neediest families and children.
President Donald Trump's administration's order to pause all federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday triggered confusion in the U.S. health system, with Democratic lawmakers saying states were having trouble accessing Medicaid funds,
Amid a likely debate between Mississippi House and Senate leaders over plans to slash state taxes, Republican Gov.
The Trump administration's recent decision to halt federal grants and financial assistance has introduced widespread uncertainty across government agencies. The funding freeze, ann
The pause has raised concerns among health officials and state leaders, as the vague wording leaves billions in Medicaid funding at risk, potentially disrupting coverage for millions of Americans.
Distribution of all federal grants and loans will be suspended at 5 p.m. Tuesday, per President Donald Trump’s direction. An Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo that was released last night revealed that the impacted agencies must submit the appropriate information for their paused programs by Feb. 10, 2025, for review.
Three of President Donald Trump's cabinet picks prepared for skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday.
A menu of options being circulated by congressional Republicans also includes new tax cuts for corporations and the ultrawealthy.
The order mandates that federally run insurance programs exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for individuals under 19.