Senate Medicaid Bill Faces Protests, Deeper Cuts

Nationwide protests have broken out as Congress debates the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' a Republican-led proposal that would deeply cut Medicaid to fund tax reductions for businesses and wealthy Americans. The Senate version of the bill contains even more aggressive Medicaid cuts than the House-passed measure, intensifying bipartisan concerns about the impact on rural hospitals and assisted living facilities. Families of children with complex medical needs, rural residents, and health care workers have warned the legislation could devastate vulnerable populations, especially in rural states heavily reliant on Medicaid. Public opinion polls consistently show most Americans oppose the bill, with support largely limited to MAGA-aligned Republicans. Key Senate Republicans are divided, with some demanding changes to protect health care in their states. Senate leadership aims to hold a vote before July 4th, but the bill's fate remains uncertain amid increasing public and political pressure.