Johnson claims victory as House adopts GOP budget resolution to implement Trump agenda

The House narrowly passed a budget proposal that paves the way for President Trump’s legislative agenda, including possible cuts to Medicaid. House Speaker Mike Johnson worked to secure votes, with Republicans adopting the resolution in a 217-215 vote with no Democratic support and only one GOP defection. The plan instructs committees to cut $4.5 trillion in taxes and at least $1.5 trillion in spending, while raising the debt ceiling. Democrats oppose the measure due to concerns about cuts to programs like Medicaid. Republicans push back, saying the resolution is a blueprint to save America and targets fraud in programs like Medicaid. While some Republicans expressed concerns about Medicaid cuts, Johnson assured them that recipients would not be removed unless they do not fulfill work requirements or are not citizens. The Senate has its own budget plan as a backup, dividing the reconciliation process into two bills to address border security, defense, and tax priorities. House and Senate plans differ on the permanency of tax cuts. The House vote came after the Senate’s budget plan, with both aiming to move forward with Trump’s agenda. Johnson indicated that cuts to Medicaid could target fraud, waste, and abuse, but did not commit to preserving the program entirely.Overall, the budget resolution passed by the House could potentially lead to cuts in Medicaid as part of President Trump’s legislative agenda.