In today’s edition … how the House’s approval of Medicaid cuts could impact more than just congressional campaigns ... what’s next in the Senate … and a funny story about sleeping.

House Republicans are pushing to slash at least $1 trillion from two of the nation’s bedrock safety net programs, Medicaid and food stamps, as part of their sweeping package aimed at enacting President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Last-minute changes to the GOP budget plan that House Republicans voted through early Thursday morning may have a wider impact on Medicaid coverage for mental health services. More than 70 million Americans rely on government programs like Medicaid for healthcare.