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The US Republican Party has been making significant headlines recently, particularly with regards to their budget proposals and healthcare policies. The House Republicans have unveiled a budget plan that includes substantial cuts to Medicaid, aiming to reduce the budget deficit by $912 billion over the next decade. This plan, outlined in the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, details extensive reductions in Medicaid and healthcare spending from 2025 through 2034.

The proposed cuts are divided into several sections, focusing on reducing wasteful, fraudulent, and abusive financial practices, as well as increasing individual accountability for Medicaid coverage. These changes are expected to result in 8.6 million fewer individuals having health insurance coverage by 2034. Republicans argue that these measures will strengthen Medicaid and eliminate waste, with Congressman Brett Guthrie emphasizing the need to prevent subsidizing capable adults who choose not to work.

Despite the ambitious goals, there is a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the proposal due to the lack of a comprehensive analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) before the markup in the Energy and Commerce Committee. However, the CBO has confirmed that the committee's recommendations align with the goal of achieving $880 billion in savings over ten years.

On the political front, President Donald Trump has reinforced the House Republicans' efforts, urging them to unify around the proposed legislation. Trump has also signed an executive order aimed at reducing prescription costs and generating revenue from tariffs, which is to be included in the financial assessments of the bill.

In other news, the Republican National Committee (RNC) has been active in various events and initiatives. While there are no recent updates on specific candidates or major political stances beyond the budget and healthcare proposals, the RNC continues to engage in conferences and calls to action, such as the Republican Action Conference, which involves secretaries of state from across the country.

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