Global Politics Report Editorial

As Trump blocks Medicaid funds, one trans teen's mom asks: What's next?

A longtime Republican living in California says the Trump administration's continuing actions to target transgender youth take a personal toll.

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Source: NPR Politics

Politics desk: Government

Published: Aug. 16, 2026 at 07:54 AM ET

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Original source: NPR Politics