Efforts by Republicans in Congress to make steep spending cuts have stirred widespread concerns that the federal government may trim expenditures on Medicaid.

Medicaid explainer: who relies on the program, what exactly is known about fraud and how the federal government splits the cost with states

When Donald Trump ran for a second presidential term, he promised he wouldn't make any Medicare cuts. He reiterated his commitment after returning to the Oval Office, recently telling Fox News host Sean Hannity that Medicare is not "going to be touched."

Rep. Jeff Van Drew said the President “understood” his concerns, which are also shared by a number of other Republicans.

What are Republicans thinking by supporting a proposal to strip health care from millions of vulnerable people, including potentially 770,000 in Illinois?

Massive Medicaid cuts may lead providers to make up the difference by raising rates for employer health plans. Businesses are ready to fight.

Friends Julie Roginsky, a Democrat, and Mike DuHaime, a Republican, talk politics: Until DOGE starts hurting communities, people don't care.

Speaker Mike Johnson powered a budget resolution floor vote through, overcoming threats of a revolt from swing-district Republicans.