Elon Musk and Social Security’s Effort to Curb Illegal Immigration
As Elon Musk continues to argue that Social Security drives illegal immigration, a new effort at the agency aims to curb it.
Medicaid
Republicans Clash Over Medicaid in Hunt to Pay for Trump’s Agenda
Conservatives in the House say they won’t back any package without deep cuts that would all but certainly affect the health program. Some Senate Republicans say they won’t accept such cuts.
The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid
States that were once reluctant to expand Medicaid now have their state budgets tied to the fate of the program by constitutional amendments.
Senate Approves G.O.P. Budget Plan After Overnight Vote-a-Thon
Republicans pushed through their blueprint for tax and spending cuts after Democrats forced them to cast politically painful votes into the early morning on every element of President Trump’s agenda.
Trump Rejects Proposal for Medicare to Cover Wegovy and Other Obesity Drugs
Administration officials reversed a decision made during the Biden presidency that would have given millions of people access to weight-loss drugs paid for Medicare and Medicaid.
Senate Confirms Dr. Oz to Ovrsee Medicare and Medicaid
The TV celebrity doctor, a cardiothoracic surgeon, will take the reins at a time when the agency is facing cutbacks, especially for the poor, and scrutiny of its missions.
Justices Weigh Challenge to South Carolina’s Bid to Defund Planned Parenthood
The court will decide whether Medicaid beneficiaries may sue to receive services under a law that lets them choose any qualified provider.
Dr. Oz ‘Disavows’ Support for Transgender Care, Allaying a Senator’s Concerns
Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican, pressed Dr. Oz on transgender care and abortion, and now says he will vote for the physician’s confirmation to become head of Medicare and Medicaid.
Russell Vought, Trump’s Budget Chief, Wants to Cut ‘Woke’ Spending
Russell T. Vought, leader of the Office of Management and Budget, aims to marry extreme austerity with his Christian values.
Senators Grill Dr. Oz on Medicaid Cuts and Medicare Changes
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity, dodged queries about Republican plans to cut health insurance for the poor, and emerged unscathed on his ties to major industries.