Democrats and Republicans are accusing one another of "lying" about what a House Republican budget resolution means for Medicaid, and both sides have made misleading or speculative comments. There's little doubt the health care program would face cuts under the plan -- and it would have to if Medicare cuts are off limits.

The possibility of Medicaid cuts has become a headache for the most vulnerable Republicans in Congress — and has handed Democrats a potent issue ahead of 2026 elections.