In theory, the budget, which kicks off the process of passing an extension of tax cuts passed in 2017 and up to $2 trillion in cuts meant to partly offset them, could become law without significant cuts to Medicaid. But it won’t be easy.

GOP lawmakers expected to vote soon on slashing the insurance program for low-income people represent tens of millions reliant on it.

Democrats are trying to push back against a looming evisceration in federal government spending, emphasizing how it will affect overall quality of life