GOP Struggles with Medicaid Cuts in Trump's Spending Bill

House Republicans are facing significant internal conflicts as they attempt to pass President Donald Trump's ambitious "one big, beautiful bill," which includes tax cuts, immigration reform, and defense spending. Central to the dispute are proposed cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with moderate Republicans expressing strong reservations about the scale of reductions, fearing political backlash and negative impacts on their constituents. The House Energy and Commerce Committee has been tasked with finding $880 billion in Medicaid spending cuts, but some GOP members, such as Rep. Don Bacon, have indicated support only for limited reductions, complicating efforts to reach consensus. Additionally, key Republican agriculture leaders oppose SNAP benefit cuts, making it harder to achieve the $230 billion savings target required to pass the bill via budget reconciliation. Speaker Mike Johnson remains optimistic about meeting the Memorial Day deadline but acknowledges the need for political flexibility as committee markups have been delayed and consensus remains elusive. Democrats are watching closely, anticipating that GOP lawmakers may face political consequences for supporting cuts to popular health and food assistance programs.