Several Democratic lawmakers, former government officials and advocacy groups have raised issues with Trump's handling of the Social Security Administration (SSA), which is responsible for paying benefits. It comes after confirmation from Elon Musk that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) officials would be conducting an audit.

President Trump has linked two budget items, and that may be a good idea. Trump wants to extend his 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and provide some other tax breaks, and we need to fix Social Security. The link between tax cuts and Social Security exists because one of Trump’s new tax-cutting proposals would exempt Social Security benefits from taxation under the federal income tax.

Some of those reductions could explicitly target Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS), such as personal assistance at home or nursing home care.

House Republicans propose significant Medicaid cuts in their new budget resolution, sparking concerns even among GOP members.

The House budget includes cutting $880 billion from programs under the House Energy and Commerce Committee's jurisdiction, which include Medicaid.

Senate Republicans say they’re moving forward with their plan to tackle President Trump’s priorities despite Trump endorsing the House’s competing strategy. Emerging from a meeting Wednesday with Vice President Vance,