House Republicans are pushing to slash at least $1 trillion from two of the nation’s bedrock safety net programs, Medicaid and food stamps, as part of their sweeping package aimed at enacting President Donald Trump’s agenda.

The proposal will move up the start date of Medicaid work requirements from Jan. 1, 2029, to Dec. 31, 2026, in a concession to conservative hard-liners who have been pushing for d

Latest draft of House tax cut bill calls for starting Medicaid work requirements next year, up from 2029, according to Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas).

As Republicans in the House of Representatives strive to advance President Donald Trump's sweeping tax bill, they face an intense internal battle over spending cuts to offset tax breaks.