White House reduces $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California
Corroborated by 5 sources from 5 publishers
TL;DR
AI executive action stalled by White House infighting David Venturella, a former executive at a private prison operator, will serve as the acting head of U.S White House Explores 250 Pardons to Mark America’s 250th Birthday.
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Axios Feed
https://www.axios.com/2026/05/13/ai-executive-action-white-house-infighting
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Fortune
https://fortune.com/2026/05/13/white-house-names-former-prison-executive-ice-acting-leader
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Dow Jones U.S. News
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/white-house-explores-250-pardons-to-mark-americas-250th-20fccfbc
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The Hill Healthcare
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5876707-states-face-medicaid-fraud-crackdown
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POLITICO Healthcare
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/13/white-house-cuts-billions-california-medicaid-00919351