Anti-abortion provider measure in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' could spark House GOP rebellion

FIRST ON FOX: A measure in President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" aimed at cracking down on federal payments for abortion providers could run into a buzzsaw of opposition from moderate House Republicans.

House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., held a conference call with GOP lawmakers on Sunday night unveiling his panel's portion of the Republican reconciliation bill.

During the question and answer portion of the call, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., asked for clarity on several aspects, including a provision to make "large groups who provide abortion services" ineligible for federal Medicaid dollars, Fox News Digital was told.

"You are running into a hornet's nest," Lawler warned his colleagues.

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