Peter Sullivan

House Republicans unveiled a CR that includes an expected extension of expiring health programs plus telehealth flexibilities, but without Medicare physician pay relief.

House Republicans continue to weigh major changes to Medicaid, as long as they are targeted at the expansion population of the program.

With just hours to go,

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Health policy changes

House Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid to pay for tax cuts, and Trump has left wiggle room to keep that option alive.

Kennedy's recent statements appear to be winning over some GOP senators ahead of what could be a tight vote on his nomination.

Cuts to the safety net program could be a high-stakes loyalty test with the GOP's slim majorities in Congress.

The hearing is sure to have fireworks, particularly from Democrats, over Kennedy's history of vaccine criticism.

Vulnerable GOP lawmakers