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Trump Administration Freezes $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California and Minnesota

The Trump Administration has paused roughly $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing suspected fraud in the states' public health insurance programs. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the agency is withholding $867.5 million from California and $199 million from Minnesota. Critics say the move targets Democrat-led states and is politically motivated.

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The administration accused California and Minnesota of fraudulent activity in their public health insurance programs.

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Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota

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Trump Admin Withholds $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California, Minnesota Over ‘Suspected Fraud’

The Trump Administration has cited suspected fraud, but critics say the targeting of Democrat-led states is politically motivated.

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Trump Officials Withhold $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds From California and Minnesota Over Suspected FraudNYTimes – US
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Trump Officials Withhold $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds From California and Minnesota Over Suspected Fraud

The administration accused California and Minnesota of fraudulent activity in their public health insurance programs.

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