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Nick Anderson
May 19, 2025
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In a bold new chapter of political illusionism, House Republicans are attempting their toughest trick yet: slashing massive federal programs like Medicaid without looking like the villains who did it. It's budget season on Capitol Hill, and the GOP is determined to saw government services in half — but only if no one's watching, screaming, or voting the…

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