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Medicaid Work Requirements and Legal Challenges

Updated 2026-08-04 09:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Conservatives have pushed for Medicaid work requirements, but the federal government's exemptions left out homeless people. A veteran has sued the Idaho National Guard after being detained in her front yard.

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NPR

Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold

Conservatives who have long pushed for Medicaid work requirements often said vulnerable people would get a pass. But the federal government's list of exemptions left off homeless people.

2026-08-04 09:00 UTC

NPR

A veteran was detained by the National Guard in her front yard. Now she's suing

Military veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three guard members assaulted her while detaining her in front of her home.

2026-08-04 09:00 UTC