California Governor Gavin Newsom's office, in a statement sent to Newsweek: "Sharing Medicaid beneficiary information with the Department of Homeland Security—which is itself legally dubious—will jeopardize the safety, health, and security of those who will undoubtedly be targeted by this abuse, and Americans more broadly.

The cuts could be especially acute in Kansas. The state recently increased its tax on Medicaid providers from 3% to 6%, an accounting maneuver that would effectively boost the federal government's contribution.

Analysts say some working-class Americans who qualify for Medicaid could lose coverage because of churn from more frequent eligibility checks.

Hospitals, physician groups, and nursing homes across 15 states will receive billions of dollars in extra Medicaid funding this year thanks to federal health care officials signing off on new agreements.

President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" has sparked significant concern among some lawmakers, particularly over the subject of Medicaid.

Medicaid cuts in the Trump tax bill could jeopardize 300 rural hospitals, risking service reductions or even closure, a report commissioned by Senate Democrats found.

The Rev. William Barber II, a nationally known civil rights activist from North Carolina, has faced recent arrests for protesting legislation. Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi reports the anti-poverty advocate has challenged proposed cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs, like SNAP.

Louisiana lawmakers pass resolution asking Congress to halt Medicaid cuts and collaborate with states on responsible reform strategies.

This includes 63% of voters in Colorado's hotly contested 8th Congressional District, who said they were less likely to vote for a candidate who votes to cut Medicaid.