Dems weaponize Medicaid anxiety in bid to take down Trump-backed federal funding plan

Democrats are accusing Republicans of attempting to cut federal health care programs with a continuing resolution bill to avert a government shutdown, which is set for a House vote on Tuesday. While President Trump has urged GOP support for the bill, Democrats have vehemently opposed it, citing harmful effects on Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. The legislation maintains flat government spending until FY 2026, with additional defense funds and cuts to non-defense spending, including the elimination of earmarks and side deals.

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