One News Page Global news. One page. Since 2008.
Trending now
Tropical Storm BerthaRebel Wilson Defamation CaseNetanyahu ICC arrest warrantIran War ExpandsNottingham NHS Trust Manslaughter ProbeHegseth Iran Funding TestimonyBaby Macs Heart Treatment Plea
Home / US
Developing

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.

3-source coverage 3 references
CBSNYTTIME
Trump Officials Withhold $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds From California and Minnesota Over Suspected Fraud NYTimes – US
In brief

What the sources add

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

Source coverage

Media reports

US
CBS

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

Lead source Read at CBS
US
TIME

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.

Reference 02 Read at TIME
Trump Officials Withhold $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds From California and Minnesota Over Suspected FraudNYTimes – US
NYT

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.

Reference 03 Read at NYT
More news

Also in the news

Hegseth Estimates Iran War Has Cost $37.5 BillionNYTimes – US
US Developing

Hegseth Defends Iran War Funding Request in Senate Hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before a Senate panel on Tuesday amid the escalating U.S. war with Iran, defending a request for up to $70 billion in emergency military spending after estimating the conflict has cost $37.5 billion. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine also appeared. Democratic senators Patty Murray and Chris Murphy discussed the administration's war objectives following the hearing.

7 references
CBSNPRNYT
Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi ArabiaBBC News – World
US Established

Houthis Declare Red Sea Blockade on Saudi Arabia

Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, threatening a key shipping choke point and raising fears of a wider regional conflict amid the U.S.-Iran war. The declaration came as Iran vowed no oil or gas would pass the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. continued strikes on Iran. The Revolutionary Guard said it targeted U.S. aircraft in Jordan and stopped two tankers.

11 references
GuardianNYTEuronewsBBCNews24 +1