Federal cuts to the healthcare program could leave millions of Californians without coverage. AdvertisementThe so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed by Republicans shifts federal funding away from safety-net programs and toward tax cuts and immigration enforcement. One proposal to raise money for state healthcare benefits already is raising controversy. The federal cuts come at a time when California is struggling with its own budgetary woes. “Operations that resulted in tragic murders — this is where our healthcare funding is going.”

Source: Los Angeles Times February 01, 2026 15:30 UTC