Federal cuts to Medicaid could impact hundreds of thousands in Hawaii

US senators from Arizona condemn proposed Medicaid cuts, despite Trump promises not to

Sen. Mark Kelly said this is not just some budget line item, it is people and livelihoods. The Trump administration has repeatedly said it is not cutting Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid benefits.

Federal cuts to Medicaid could impact hundreds of thousands in Hawaii

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- In Washington DC, the resolution for President Trump's budget is moving forward, which could cut $1.5 trillion in federal programs and services. One program that could take a huge hit is Medicaid, which helps hundreds of thousands in Hawaii. ‘Talk to a health professional:’ Measles vaccination in Hawaii An estimated 400,000 people in Hawaii get health insurance via Medicaid, also known as Quest. Any cut in funding means…

As U.S. House GOP adopts budget, protesters rally against Medicaid reductions, tax cuts • Idaho Capital Sun

Mickey Rottinghaus, 70, of Iowa, told a crowd of protesters she's afraid of her adult son losing Medicaid benefits. The demonstrators, organized by the national advocacy group Fair Share America, protested congressional Republicans' proposed spending cuts outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON —  Hundreds demonstrated outside the U.S. Capitol Thursday, urging congressional Republi…

As U.S. House GOP adopts budget, protesters rally against Medicaid reductions, tax cuts • Kentucky Lantern

Mickey Rottinghaus, 70, of Iowa, told a crowd of protesters she's afraid of her adult son losing Medicaid benefits. The demonstrators, organized by the national advocacy group Fair Share America, protested congressional Republicans' proposed spending cuts outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON —  Hundreds demonstrated outside the U.S. Capitol Thursday, urging congressional Republi…

As U.S. House GOP adopts budget, protesters rally against Medicaid reductions, tax cuts • Source New Mexico

Mickey Rottinghaus, 70, of Iowa, told a crowd of protesters she's afraid of her adult son losing Medicaid benefits. The demonstrators, organized by the national advocacy group Fair Share America, protested congressional Republicans' proposed spending cuts outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON —  Hundreds demonstrated outside the U.S. Capitol Thursday, urging congressional Republi…

Will Medicaid be on the chopping block? The tough decisions ahead for budget negotiators.

The US House narrowly passed the Senate-approved budget blueprint Thursday, by a vote of 216-214. The vote unleashes the power to sidestep filibusters and deliver a funding bill to the president’s desk this summer.The tight margin was secured through a mix of White House pressure and a public commitment from Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who appeased budget hawks by pledging to cut at least $1.5 trillion in the final legislation. What now? …