GOP hopes to save $1.4 billion by defunding child transitions

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, speaks at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 (RNC video screenshot)

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Republicans could net approximately $1.4 billion in savings through cutting Medicaid coverage for child gender transitions, a senior legislative aide familiar with the unofficial figure told The Daily Signal.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s markup Tuesday of budget reconciliation includes a provision from Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas...