The Biden administration’s agenda, which sought to provide Medicaid-funded emergency services to undocumented immigrants, has cost federal and state taxpayers more than $16.2 billion, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates.

Fox News personalities responded to an austerity budget framework from congressional Republicans by assuring viewers that Medicaid could be spared from deep cuts, but a report released Wednesday by the Congressional Budget Office contradicts those claims.

Congress may have to implement Medicaid cuts to reach its budget targets. That could include new work requirements in order to obtain coverage.

Republican leaders in Congress assert they do not plan to cut Medicaid, but Democrats are pushing back, claiming those statements aren't credible. Here's why.