Political battle erupts over Medicaid work requirements as Republicans frame them as preserving the safety net while Democrats argue they harm vulnerable populations.

Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act ignites debate—supporters praise welfare reform, while critics fear harm to vulnerable groups and the loss of key protections.

She joined Iowa Democrats in decrying historic Medicaid cuts under President Trump's so-called "one big, beautiful bill" on ...

Changes to Medicaid could leave thousands of South Dakotans uninsured and impair an already fragile rural health care system, ...

President Donald Trump signed legislation that mandates some Medicaid recipients prove they're working, volunteering, or completing other qualifying activities at least 80 hours a month to maintain ...

As Medicaid cuts loom, experts warn the most vulnerable pediatric patients, those with chronic pain, may be left behind ...

The federal budget bill recently signed into law requires states to implement work requirements for adults in Medicaid expansion programs by 2029. Much of the attention given to this ...

In Kevin Hassett, the Trump administration has picked an especially unfortunate spokesperson.

Such action would give Medicaid recipients a chance to meet the new work requirements. Congress could take steps this fall, through the appropriations process, to improve the situation.

The politics of the party have shifted, with more of the GOP base reliant on welfare programs. But policy hasn’t followed.

Gov. Beshear to appear on 'Meet the Press' amid Medicaid debate and presidential speculation By: Annie Brown Posted 8:00 PM, Jul 11, 2025 and last updated 2:56 PM, Jul 12, 2025 ...

Courtney Leader has been closely following the contentious tax and spending debate in Washington – not that she cares much ...