House Republicans Advance Reconciliation Package with Medicaid and Tax Proposals | EWTN News Nightly

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This week is a pivotal moment for House Republicans as they continue to push forward with their reconciliation package, aiming to pass President Trump's domestic priorities. With a busy week ahead for several key committees—including Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture—that will dissect the proposal. Draft legislation includes significant changes to Medicaid, such as new work requirements, stricter eligibility checks, and adjustments to how states contribute funding. Republicans argue these reforms aim to prevent waste and abuse, not reduce benefits, while Democrats warn they could hurt vulnerable populations. The Ways and Means Committee has released part of its tax proposal, which makes individual income tax rates permanent and expands provisions like the child tax credit, though it doesn’t yet address Trump’s top tax priorities. The GOP budget includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts—something Democrats strongly oppose, saying it’s unrealistic without slashing crucial benefits. Senate Republicans are monitoring the House’s efforts closely, knowing any final bill will need to comply with Senate reconciliation rules. Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales reports. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf