Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday afternoon advanced legislation containing cuts to Medicaid and health care provisions — some of the most controversial and

House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”

The proposal, which is to be considered this week by a key House panel, omits some of the furthest-reaching reductions to the health program but would leave millions without coverage or facing higher costs.

But backers like Rep. Gabe Evans say the proposal’s goal is to ensure only those who qualify for the program are using it.

The Democratic congresswoman was criticized for addressing the hearing's camera instead of GOP House members ... and then said “hello” to the camera.

Tensions rose and emotions flared as the hours dragged on into early Wednesday morning. House Republicans are working to push President Donald Trump’s signature legislative package through a gauntlet of committees and mounting opposition from Democrats, advocacy groups and even some wary Republicans themselves.

A proposal by Republicans in Congress to partially cover the cost of renewing President Donald Trump’s signature first-term tax cuts by slashing Medicaid will result in deadly consequences for

Energy and Commerce Republicans’ plans also include more frequent eligibility checks: every six months instead of the current every 12 months standard for the Medicaid expansion population.

Donald Trump is back in the White House, the GOP controls Congress, and Republicans have dusted off their 2017 plans to reshape Medicaid.