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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 21, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET · Updated July 22, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET

RFK Jr. says government is pausing more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

RFK Jr. announced the federal government is pausing more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota. The funds have been suspended according to multiple reports.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Power Line reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 4 hr ago from ZeroHedge. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

ZeroHedge 4 hr ago
RFK Jr. Says Government Pausing More Than $1 Billion In Medicaid Payments To California, Minnesota ↗
 Power Line 1 d ago
Feds Suspend $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds to California, Minnesota ↗

Coverage timeline

Jul 21, 2:15 PM ET
1 d ago
Power Line
Feds Suspend $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds to California, Minnesota ↗
Jul 22, 7:15 PM ET
4 hr ago
ZeroHedge
RFK Jr. Says Government Pausing More Than $1 Billion In Medicaid Payments To California, Minnesota ↗
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