As Congress moves to slash $1 trillion from Medicaid, a rural Nebraska clinic closes its doors, exemplifying the immediate impact of federal budget cuts on local healthcare services.

Senator Markwayne Mullin has suggested that 35 million people should be removed from Medicaid, arguing that only those below the poverty line should be eligible. His proposal has sparked debate over potential reductions in health care coverage.

As Congressional Republicans consider significant Medicaid reductions, Missouri residents recall past hardships from state-level cuts, fueling concerns about the potential impact on low-income and disabled individuals.

Medicaid enrollment has soared to record heights under President Biden, leading to the lowest uninsured rate in history. However, with the return of Donald Trump, these significant healthcare gains face an uncertain future as Medicaid finds itself on the chopping block.