Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the proposal the “largest Medicaid cut in American history,” warning it could devastate millions, especially in New York, where 7 million residents rely on the program. Experts caution that reductions in federal Medicaid funding could destabilize state budgets, affecting other services.

President Trump's agenda made it through a procedural vote in the House by the narrowest of margins, setting up more showdowns to come over tax cuts and the future of Medicaid. Plus - some Republicans are starting to speak up (very gently) about the DOGE cuts after getting an earful from their constituents.

A federal budget bill passed by House Republicans this week is expected to slash funding for New York’s vast Medicaid program. Congress narrowly passed a budget plan late Tuesday to extend President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts,