**2022 Presidential Election Update: Trump vs. Biden – KFF Health News**
Incoming President Donald Trump’s inauguration is looming, and the GOP-led Congress is already gearing up to push through his priorities. This includes potential cuts to Medicaid to fund new tax and immigration initiatives. On the flip side, the Biden administration is still making significant policy moves, such as potentially ordering tobacco companies to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes.
### **Republican Lawmakers Eye Medicaid Cuts**
Republican lawmakers are exploring options to slash federal spending on Medicaid, a program that covers one in five Americans annually. The proposed savings could go towards supporting Trump’s agenda, like extending the 2017 tax cuts. Despite past unsuccessful attempts to cut Medicaid, the current GOP seems more aligned with Trump’s vision than ever before.
### **Congress Deliberates on Messaging Bills**
Congress has been busy advancing legislation, including a bill to ban trans athletes from girls’ school sports and another to detain and deport immigrants without legal status for minor offenses. The political landscape is heating up as both parties stake their claims on key issues.
### **Supreme Court to Weigh in on Preventive Health Services**
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case regarding the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and its authority in recommending preventive health services. A ruling against the task force could impact coverage for millions of Americans, leaving a critical question about who should determine what preventive care gets covered.
### **Biden Administration’s Parting Health Regulations**
As the Biden administration wraps up, it has rolled out a series of health regulations, from banning Red No. 3 dye in food to limiting nicotine in tobacco products. These regulations could face changes under the incoming Trump administration, setting the stage for potential policy shifts.
In the midst of these political whirlwinds, health policy experts and journalists are closely monitoring the evolving landscape. Stay tuned for more updates on the intersection of politics and public health.
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