House, Medicaid and California

If Trump cuts Medicaid, this California Republican’s House seat would be imperiled
Rep. David Valadao faces the difficult task of reassuring constituents in his Central Valley district that he will stave off cuts to Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program.
California Republicans vote yes, Democrats vote no on House budget to avoid a shutdown
The House narrowly passed the budget, 217 to 213, sending it to the Senate. The measure keeps the government funded through the end of the federal fiscal year on Sept. 30. All 43 California Democrats voted no, while all nine Republicans voted yes.
Can House Republicans cut $880 billion without slashing Medicaid? It’s likely impossible.
Lawmakers have taken Medicare off the table for cuts, which makes it impossible to reach $880 billion without cutting Medicaid.
'People will die': Californians in GOP districts put reps on notice over Medicaid cuts
When Donald Trump was on the campaign trail in 2024, he insisted that cuts to Social Security and Medicare were not on the table. But his Democratic opponents warned that if Trump won the election, he would not only target Social Security and Medicare,
CA House Republicans approve budget proposal likely to cut Medi-Cal
House Republicans approved a budget proposal likely to cut Medi-Cal to maintain 2017 tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the rich.
California’s first Latina GOP chair takes a victory lap
The state GOP had just lost half of its congressional delegation in the blue wave of 2018. The party was not only badly ...
Why California’s Republican lawmakers are more optimistic than they’ve been in years
Welcome to the A.M. Alert! LEGISLATIVE REPUBLICANS’ MOMENT Republicans in the California Legislature are feeling more optimistic than they have in years. With special elections for two vacant seats ...
Democrats Plan Nationwide Blitz of Town Halls in Republican Districts
A series of events in all 50 states aims to capitalize on a recent warning from Republican leadership that its lawmakers ...
This California Republican thinks he has an in with China policy
A bill from Assemblymember Carl DeMaio would require businesses to obtain consent from California-based users before sharing ...
California Republicans are getting under the Democrats’ skin. That’s good for democracy | Opinion
With clever bills and political theater, the Sacramento Republican agenda has prompted retaliation by the majority party, ...
Former US Rep. Katie Porter steps into crowded California governor’s race
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. House member Katie Porter announced Tuesday that she is entering the 2026 contest ...
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Former Rep. Katie Porter announces bid for California governor
After months of openly considering a run, former Rep. Katie Porter announced Tuesday that she is running for California ...
Katie Porter announces run for California governor
The announcement comes as former vice president Kamala Harris considers her own run for the seat or a possible 2028 ...
They live in California's Republican districts, feel betrayed by looming health care costs
Several California Republicans represent towns that rely on Medicaid for health care coverage. Their recent budget-cutting votes angered some.