Republicans advance bill with steep cuts to Medicaid as part of Trump agenda

Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced legislation Wednesday afternoon containing cuts to Medicaid and health care provisions — some of the most controversial and contentious provisions that will be included in the "big, beautiful bill" of President Trump's ambitious legislative agenda.The panel voted along party lines 30-24 after a marathon meeting that lasted more than 26 hours with just two breaks for House votes. The bill now heads to the House Budget Comm